AI Thought Leader & Expert

Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation

Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montre9al

Position ID:J0526-2456

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI is seeking an accomplished AI Thought Leader & Expert to join our expanding Management Consulting practice within the Greater Montreal business unit.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a recognized strategist, advisor and innovator who brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation and emerging technologies. You will operate at the forefront of AI innovation - helping organizations move beyond experimentation to unlock measurable business value, competitive differentiation and enterprise-wide transformation through responsible and scalable AI adoption.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, you will shape AI vision, influence strategic direction and guide organizations through the complexities of AI-enabled transformation. You will combine deep market insight, business acumen and technical fluency to help clients reimagine operating models, workforce capabilities, customer experiences and decision-making through AI.

Beyond client delivery, you will serve as a visible AI thought leader both internally and externally - contributing to market-facing perspectives, executive forums, innovation initiatives and strategic growth opportunities that strengthen CGI's leadership position in AI advisory.

This role requires a rare combination of executive advisory capabilities, strategic foresight and deep expertise across the evolving AI ecosystem, including Agentic | Generative AI, enterprise AI platforms, data modernization, governance, responsible AI and digital transformation.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The Opportunity
As an AI Thought Leader & Expert, you will help organizations define, operationalize and scale enterprise AI strategies that align innovation with measurable business outcomes.
You will work closely with C-suite and senior business leaders to shape AI-enabled transformation agendas, modernize operating models and establish governance frameworks that enable responsible and sustainable AI adoption.
You will provide deep expertise on industry-led strategic advisory engagements focused on:
- Enterprise AI vision and strategy
- Agentic | Generative AI adoption and scaling
- AI-enabled business transformation
- Responsible AI governance and digital trust
- AI operating models and organizational readiness
- Enterprise data and AI modernization
- AI value realization and investment prioritization
- Workforce transformation and AI adoption
- Executive AI education and strategic advisory
You will also play a critical role in expanding CGI's AI advisory presence by:
- Developing innovative AI consulting offerings
- Publishing thought leadership and market insights
- Supporting strategic business development initiatives
- Representing CGI at conferences, executive forums and industry events
- Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
- Mentoring and developing emerging AI consulting talent
Your Future Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic AI advisor to executive and board-level stakeholders
- Lead the development of enterprise AI and Agentic | Generative AI strategies aligned to business priorities and long-term transformation objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops and strategic discussions on AI innovation, disruption and emerging market trends
- Advise clients on responsible AI adoption, governance, ethics, regulatory considerations and risk management frameworks
- Define AI operating models, governance structures and enterprise capability roadmaps
- Identify and prioritize high-value AI transformation opportunities across business functions and industries
- Conduct AI maturity and organizational readiness assessments
- Partner with business and technology leaders to align AI strategies with enterprise architecture, cloud, data and digital transformation initiatives
- Develop executive-level recommendations, transformation roadmaps and strategic investment cases
- Contribute to CGI's AI intellectual capital, innovation agenda and go-to-market strategy
- Act as a visible AI thought leader through publications, speaking engagements, executive briefings and industry participation
- Ensure alignment with Global and Canada on go-to-market offerings
- Support strategic pursuits, proposal development and growth initiatives across the consulting practice
- Mentor and coach consultants and emerging leaders within the AI and digital transformation space

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- Extensive experience in AI strategy, enterprise transformation, management consulting or executive technology advisory
- Recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, including Agentic | Generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation and advanced analytics
- Extensive business and technical acumen with proven ability to advise executive stakeholders and influence strategic business decisions
- Strong understanding of responsible AI, governance frameworks, AI ethics, regulatory considerations and digital trust
- Experience developing enterprise AI strategies, operating models and transformation roadmaps
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen with the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business value
- Executive communication, storytelling and facilitation skills with strong presence and influence
- Deep understanding of enterprise data strategy, cloud ecosystems and digital modernization trends
- Demonstrated external thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, market insights or industry participation is highly valued
- Strong network within the AI, innovation or technology ecosystem is considered an asset
- Bilingualism (French and English) is highly desirable
What Sets You Apart
- You are recognized as a credible voice in AI strategy and emerging technologies
- You combine strategic foresight with pragmatic execution
- You bring a strong perspective on how AI will reshape industries, organizations and the future of work
- You are intellectually curious and continuously explore evolving AI trends, risks and opportunities
- You excel at simplifying complexity and guiding executive decision-making in ambiguous environments
- You are passionate about responsible, human-centered and value-driven AI transformation
- You inspire confidence, influence senior stakeholders and elevate conversations beyond technology toward enterprise reinvention

Skills:

• French
• Communication
• Corporate strategy advisory
• Data Governance Strategy
• English
• Leadership
• Modernisation BI

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive.