AI Transformation Manager

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999 with 3,000 consultants across 48 locations in 19 countries. The Energy, Transportation & Industrials (ETI) practice guides clients through growth strategies, business transformation, digital modernization, energy transition, and Industry 4.0 advancements. This AI Transformation Manager role focuses on strategy, stakeholder alignment, and delivery leadership — partnering with executives to identify AI value, build roadmaps, and lead organizational change — while Applied AI Leads handle technical build.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive and operational stakeholders to identify where AI can improve efficiency, productivity, decision-making, and customer outcomes
• Assess current business processes and operating models to identify high-impact AI use cases
• Develop AI transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives and measurable outcomes
• Lead client workshops focused on AI strategy, prioritization, and adoption
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled transformation initiatives, partnering with Applied AI Leads and technical teams to translate strategy into execution
• Manage multiple workstreams while balancing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Establish governance, KPIs, and reporting to measure business impact and adoption
• Build trusted relationships with business and technology leaders
• Drive organizational adoption through communication, training, and change management
• Present recommendations and progress updates to executive stakeholders
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to ETI practice development
• Maintain working knowledge of Generative AI, AI agents, copilots, and automation platforms to evaluate options and advise clients without building or configuring them
• Assess vendor and platform options and recommend practical enterprise applications
• Support organizations in moving from pilot to production by aligning stakeholders, timelines, and change readiness, working closely with the technical build team
• Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement
• Lead process redesign initiatives leveraging AI and digital technologies
• Build repeatable frameworks, playbooks, and documentation that enable sustainable transformation

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, technology consulting, operations, or digital transformation
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation
• Experience identifying business process improvement opportunities and driving organizational change
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, AI agents, copilots, workflow automation, or intelligent automation platforms as a practitioner and evaluator (not required to build or code)
• Experience partnering with both business and technical stakeholders
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements in fast-paced consulting environments
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving clients in Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, or Industrial Products
• Experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, AWS Bedrock, or Azure AI, as a user and evaluator
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• PMP, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certification
• Familiarity with data visualization and project tracking tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow

Compensation

Annual base salary ranges, commensurate with experience and qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law:

• Associate Manager Level: $129,500 – $134,600
• Manager Level: $140,000 – $160,000

Annual performance bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and AD&D; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA options
• College savings and student loan repayment programs
• Paid parental leave; generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday
• Cell phone stipend; well-being and professional development programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Workplace

Sia values in-person collaboration. When serving clients, consultants may be required to work onsite at a client location based on engagement needs. Between client engagements, consultants are expected to work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Sia office or approved coworking location. Sia maintains offices and coworking arrangements across multiple U.S. markets, including New York City, Charlotte, Greater Seattle, San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.