AI Transformation Consultant - AVP

EXL•United States,

3h•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned AI Transformation Consultant in San Antonio, TX to partner with enterprise clients and internal business units to define, architect, and execute AI and GenAI-led transformation strategies. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on delivery experience — translating complex AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams, engage C-Suite stakeholders, and build the transformation frameworks necessary for sustainable, enterprise-scale AI adoption.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in technology consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise AI program leadership.
Hands-on experience with AI/ML deployment, RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere), IDP, and GenAI tools.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead AI Centers of Excellence or similar governance bodies.
Experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills — ability to present to and influence CXO-level audiences.
MBA from a top-tier institution or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; hands-on experience with process reengineering methodologies.
Certifications in GenAI for Business Leaders (PMI) or equivalent.
Financial services domain expertise — wealth management, annuities, insurance, or banking.
Experience with Task Mining, Workforce Intelligence tools, or process discovery platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end AI transformation engagements from discovery and design through deployment, ensuring measurable ROI and enterprise alignment.
Develop and implement AI/GenAI strategies across business functions including finance, operations, risk, and customer experience.
Design Intelligent Automation solutions leveraging RPA, IDP, advanced analytics, and LLM-based workflows to re-engineer core processes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to CXOs and senior leadership; translate AI capabilities into compelling business cases and transformation roadmaps.
Partner with technology, product, and data teams to integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise platforms and data ecosystems.
Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams; drive concurrent AI and Automation workstreams using Agile methodologies.
Develop AS-IS / TO-BE process maps to identify automation and AI augmentation opportunities with quantified business impact.
Monitor and report on AI program performance; build dashboards and KPI frameworks for executive stakeholder visibility.
Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and evaluate new tools, models, and frameworks for enterprise applicability.