AI Strategy Specialist

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a AI Strategy Specialist for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.

Role: AI Strategy Specialist

Type: Fulltime, Perm

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus + vacation + benefits + other great company perks s

Location: Remote - Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

What You'll Do:
In this role, you will enable our team to drive high-impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including:
Innovation and Applied AI (50%): Partner with senior leaders to push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model.
Market Assessment and Analysis (30%): Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.
Value Creation and Transformation (20%): Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Collaborate with senior management at our portfolio companies to drive projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc.
Reporting and Dashboarding (10%): Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
  Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role
• 1+ years working on AI strategy
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally
  (<20% of the time).