Description and RequirementsJob Description
Job Title:AI & Data Strategist
What You'll Do- Support executive workshops and discovery sessions to assess business priorities, AI readiness, data maturity, and organizational capabilities.
- Help develop enterprise AI and data strategies, operating models, governance approaches, and implementation roadmaps aligned to client business goals and technical maturity.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-impact AI and data opportunities across business functions, translating complex challenges into practical transformation strategies and execution plans.
- Advise clients on foundational data capabilities required for AI success, including governance, data quality, modern data platforms, interoperability, and responsible AI practices.
- Partner with architects, engineers, data scientists, designers, and business stakeholders to align strategic recommendations with delivery realities and organizational change needs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional alignment and providing leadership across strategic engagements.
- Develop executive-ready deliverables including strategy presentations, assessments, business cases, white papers, and market insights while contributing to Slalom's practice development through mentoring, reusable assets, and thought leadership.
- Stay current on emerging trends in AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, analytics, and intelligent automation, translating innovation into practical client value.
What You'll Bring- 3-5 years of experience in consulting, enterprise strategy, digital transformation, data strategy, analytics, or technology advisory roles, including experience leading client-facing engagements.
- 3+ years of experience focused on AI, data, analytics, or intelligent automation initiatives.
- Proven experience developing enterprise AI and/or data strategies, with a strong understanding of governance, data architecture, modern data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and responsible AI principles.
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and platforms including generative AI, LLMs, Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, OpenAI, Google Cloud, or similar ecosystems.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and simplify complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences.
- Strong consulting and problem-solving skills, including stakeholder management, executive storytelling, workshop facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Hybrid/In office: We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader or client requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations/requirements
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Slalom Employee Perks:- Culture & fun!
- Lunch & learns
- Health & wellness activities
- Holiday parties
- Employee community groups
- Social clubs & activities
- Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness/sick days)
Tangible perks- Competitive compensation package
- $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement
- Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Annual "Thrive Well-Being" Gift Card
- Family planning/ Fertility Benefit
- Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up
- Medical & Dental Benefits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy
- And more!
*All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
