Principal AI Strategist

Overview

We are seeking a Principal AI Strategist to lead Jade Global’s new AI-First Advisory practice — a specialized “tiger team” focused on driving high-impact AI transformation across our most strategic enterprise clients.

This is a senior, client-facing role for a leader who blends business strategy
, technology evangelism
, and hands-on consulting expertise
.

You will lead short, high-intensity AI assessment engagements, define our advisory offerings, and help establish Jade Global as a trusted partner and thought leader in the AI-driven digital transformation landscape.

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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Why Jade Global:
We are a fast-growing digital transformation company driving innovation through AI and emerging technologies.

• Client Engagement & Strategy
• Lead AI Advisory Engagements:
  Conduct 2–3 week rapid AI opportunity assessments with strategic customers, managing a hybrid onshore-offshore team.
• Identify & Prioritize Use Cases:
  Collaborate with client executives and Jade’s industry units to define high-impact AI applications that drive productivity, automation, and revenue growth.
• Develop Business Cases:
  Build robust ROI models, strategic roadmaps, and justifications for AI investment tailored to client objectives.
• Trusted Advisor:
  Engage directly with CXOs, VPs, and senior stakeholders to guide their AI strategy and innovation roadmap.
• Bridge Strategy & Delivery:
  Partner with Jade’s technical service lines (Data & Analytics, Enterprise Apps, Cloud, etc.) to translate strategy into actionable implementation plans and SOWs.

• Practice Development & Go-To-Market Enablement
• Define AI Offerings:
  Create and formalize Jade’s AI Advisory service offerings, frameworks, and engagement models.
• Develop Collateral:
  Build scalable sales and delivery toolkits — including pitch decks, proposal templates, and case studies.
• Sales Enablement:
  Support the sales organization with training, client presentations, and deal-shaping expertise.
• Thought Leadership:
  Partner with marketing to publish whitepapers, lead webinars, and position Jade Global as a leader in AI-first enterprise transformation.

Required

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting
  , technology advisory
  , or strategic pre-sales roles.
• Proven track record leading discovery workshops
  , executive strategy sessions
  , and short-term AI/innovation assessments
  .
• Strong business acumen with expertise in ROI modeling
  , business case creation
  , and strategic storytelling
  .
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts
  , Generative AI applications (LLMs), and real-world business use cases.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing small, cross-functional consulting or delivery teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across the U.S.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in defining service offerings or go-to-market strategies within IT services or consulting.
• Exposure to industries such as Hi-Tech, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Life Sciences, or Financial Services
  .
• Familiarity with major cloud AI platforms —
  Azure AI, Google Vertex AI, AWS AI
  .
• Hands-on experience in data analytics
  , automation
  , or AI implementation consulting
  .

At Jade Global, you’ll be part of a fast-growing digital transformation company driving innovation through AI and emerging technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how global enterprises adopt AI responsibly and effectively — from concept to implementation.