Sr. Consultant, Process Engineering and AI Strategy
About The Position
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success. We are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead AI strategy discovery within a global Telecommunications organization focused on optimizing the use of AI. This role will serve as a single, accountable lead driving discovery, shaping strategic recommendations, and aligning cross‑functional leaders around a prioritized AI roadmap. The ideal candidate blends executive presence, strategic thinking, data analysis, and facilitation skills to translate ideas into a clear, actionable AI strategy. This is a hybrid role that requires a few days onsite in either Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA. Only candidates located in the Denver and Philly areas will be considered for this position. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, visa transfer or C2C candidates.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as a senior strategy consultant, advisor, or program leader supporting executive stakeholders (CIO/CTO level)
- Deep telecommunications experience is required
- Strong background in AI, digital transformation, or advanced technology strategy
- Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise discovery and stakeholder interviews
- Excellent analytical skills, with experience assessing business impact and effort tradeoffs
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint
- Experience defining governance models, KPI metrics, dashboards, and roadmaps
- Ability to operate independently while influencing across complex, global organizations
- Bachelors degree required
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive discovery efforts, including interviews with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, to identify where AI is desired, needed, and most impactful
- Refine current ideas and uncover additional opportunities through discovery, research, and industry experience
- Evaluate AI opportunities based on level of effort and business impact (e.g., revenue generation, cost savings, efficiency gains)
- Develop and facilitate a prioritization framework and strategic AI roadmap
- Craft and present a data‑driven AI strategy in executive‑ready PowerPoint presentations
- Socialize and refine the strategy with senior leadership and the AI Committee
- Design recommendations for an AI initiative tracking dashboard, including KPIs and success metrics
- Develop an AI governance model, including RACI, operating standards, and decision frameworks
- Create a project plan and roadmap, identifying risks, dependencies, and required change‑management activities
Benefits
- Professional career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
