Principal Consultant, AI Strategy & Governance - Minneapolis

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven AI Strategy & Governance consultant with 5–10 years of experience to join our growing Data & AI practice. As the lead strategist on client engagements, you will guide organizations in transforming AI from fragmented experimentation into scalable, enterprise capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and data maturity assessments to identify gaps and define transformation priorities
• Define target-state AI operating models, including roles, decision rights, and organizational structure
• Develop AI use case roadmaps aligned to business value, feasibility, and strategic objectives
• Advises executives on Generative and Agentic AI adoption strategies and scaling approaches
• Design Center of Excellence (CoE) models to enable enterprise-wide AI adoption
• Facilitate executive alignment across enterprise architecture, legal, privacy, information security, and business leadership
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, shaping long-term AI vision and investment priorities
• Drive knowledge transfer to embed governance capabilities within client organizations
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication to drive adoption across the enterprise

Requirements

This is a high-visibility role requiring both deep subject matter expertise and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in management consulting, AI/data strategy, governance, or a related strategic advisory role
• Demonstrated experience designing AI or data governance frameworks, operating models, and policy suites for enterprise organizations
• Strong understanding of data and AI concepts including Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, data governance, data quality, and responsible AI principles
• Experience conducting organizational maturity assessments and translating findings into actionable roadmaps and prioritized initiatives
• Proven ability to facilitate executive-level stakeholder workshops, build cross-functional alignment, and resolve competing priorities across complex organizations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex information, and deliver structured, defensible recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop polished executive-ready deliverables
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to legally work for any employer in the US without sponsorship

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Experience standing up AI governance councils, review boards, or Centers of Excellence from the ground up
• Hands-on familiarity with data and AI platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Palantir Foundry
• Experience with AI risk classification frameworks, shadow AI discovery, or AI compliance programs
• Prior work in regulated industries (financial services, energy, healthcare) where governance complexity is high
• Relevant certifications in data governance, AI, change management, or project management

Benefits

• Work on transformations that matter, not slide decks that sit on shelves
• Direct access to firm leadership and influence over how we grow and evolve
• A culture that values depth over optics, outcomes over activity, and people over process
• The chance to grow your career in a firm that's scaling thoughtfully and intentionally, not just chasing growth for growth's sake
• The opportunity to flex in a continuous learner environment. Get access and exposure to the latest tools, technologies and trends in the AI space