Senior Managing Consultant - Business Strategy/AI Advisor

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Responsibilities

• ▹Advise clients on business strategy, including leadership alignment, policies and procedures, governance, Centers of Excellence, process evaluation, and organizational design/development
• ▹Contribute to the continued development of the AI Advisory vision and roadmap, aligning offerings and methods with Advisory leadership
• ▹Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, guiding organizations from AI readiness assessment through enterprise-scale adoption
• ▹Position Advisory as the strategic entry point for AI engagements, connecting business objectives, KPIs, and transformation outcomes
• ▹Deliver and support continued development of Business Advisory offerings and cross-discipline offerings within the Advisory subdomain
• ▹Contribute to the continued development of repeatable AI Advisory offerings (AI Starter, AI Value Accelerator, Copilot Readiness, Governance frameworks, etc.)
• ▹Create frameworks, accelerators, and playbooks that integrate AI maturity models (Microsoft, NIST, Google, Ng) and Responsible AI practices
• ▹Contribute to the evolution of Advisory's portfolio through thought leadership, case studies, and market insights
• ▹Facilitate engaging conversations, workshops, and interviews for meaningful discovery that lead to insights, business intelligence, and recommendations
• ▹Lead C-suite workshops, envisioning sessions, and transformation roadmaps, translating AI into measurable business value
• ▹Partner with cross-functional teams (UX, data, technical, change management) to deliver holistic, human-centered solutions
• ▹Ensure delivery of measurable value, operational efficiency, and sustainable adoption for clients
• ▹Mentor Advisory consultants in AI fluency, client strategy, and facilitation skills
• ▹Support hiring, onboarding, and upskilling the Advisory team to strengthen our AI bench
• ▹Actively contribute to internal AI Center of Excellence (COE) and cross-practice enablement

Requirements

• ▹Business Strategy & Advisory: Proven experience in business strategy, value realization, and technology-enabled transformation
• ▹AI & Data Expertise: Understanding of AI governance, generative AI, Copilot/LLM ecosystems, data maturity, and RAG architectures
• ▹Technology Awareness: Familiarity with Microsoft platforms (Azure, M365 Copilot, D365, Power Platform, Fabric/Databricks)
• ▹Workshop Facilitation: Skilled in strategic roadmapping, design thinking, and executive-level facilitation
• ▹Change Leadership: Ability to drive adoption, manage risk, and embed responsible, ethical AI practices
• ▹Human-Centric Leadership: High EQ, creativity, and a passion for building high-performing, future-ready teams
• ▹Bachelor's degree required
• ▹Microsoft AI-900 (required)
• ▹10+ years of experience in business strategy, advisory, or consulting, with a focus on AI, analytics, or digital transformation
• ▹Track record of executive engagement and trusted advisor relationships at senior levels

Nice to have

• ▹MBA or advanced degree preferred
• ▹Microsoft AI-102 (preferred)
• ▹PROSCI or equivalent change management certification (preferred)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Bonus Plan
• ▹Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• ▹Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• ▹Retirement Savings with Company Match
• ▹Paid Time Off
• ▹Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

About the company

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator and part of Hitachi, Ltd. Over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, with 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications. Hitachi, Ltd. has been innovating since 1910, with 303,000 employees across more than 100 countries and 864 companies.