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Head of Data & AI Advisory CoE - Management consulting

Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation

Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montre9al

Position ID:J0526-2457

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI's Management Consulting and Strategic IT Consulting practice is seeking an innovative, strategic and growth-oriented leader to lead and expand our Data & AI Advisory Center of Excellence (CoE) within our Greater Montreal business unit.

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to position CGI as a trusted advisor in AI strategy, data transformation and AI-enabled business transformation for some of Quebec's most influential organizations.

As a strategic advisor to executive leadership teams and C-suite stakeholders, you will help clients define and execute their vision for artificial intelligence, data and advanced analytics to drive measurable and sustainable business outcomes.

You will play a key role in evolving CGI's AI and Data Advisory offerings while strengthening executive client relationships and leading complex, high-impact transformation initiatives.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As the leader of the Data & AI Advisory Center of Excellence, you will oversee the growth and evolution of CGI's strategic consulting capabilities in artificial intelligence, data and advanced analytics.

You will be responsible for:

- Expanding CGI's AI, Data and Analytics practice and advisory offerings
- Advising organizations on AI strategy and enterprise transformation roadmaps
- Strengthening executive-level client relationships
- Driving new business opportunities and supporting consulting revenue growth
- Positioning CGI as a market leader in AI and Data Advisory in Quebec
- Providing executive oversight on strategic transformation engagements to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction
- Playing a critical role at the intersection of business, data and emerging technologies to help organizations adopt AI responsibly and sustainably
- Managing and evolving the Montreal Innovation Centre
Key Responsibilities
Executive AI & Data Advisory and Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on AI and data transformation initiatives
- Support clients in defining AI visions, data governance models and operating frameworks
- Promote responsible, ethical and sustainable AI adoption practices
Practice Growth & Market Development
- Develop strategic client accounts and generate new growth opportunities
- Identify emerging trends in AI, data and analytics to evolve CGI's consulting offerings
- Strengthen CGI's market presence through thought leadership, executive engagement and industry visibility
- Contribute to positioning CGI as a trusted strategic partner in AI and data transformation
Practice Leadership & CoE Development
- Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team of senior consultants specializing in AI and data advisory
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and consulting excellence
- Ensure delivery quality, governance and operational performance across engagements
- Contribute to the evolution of methodologies, accelerators and advisory capabilities within the Center of Excellence
- Ensure alignment with global and Canadian leadership on AI and Data offerings and go-to-market approaches
- Participate in the AI Counci

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- 10+ years of experience in management consulting
- Significant experience in consulting leadership and practice development roles
- Strong expertise in AI strategy, data governance, advanced analytics and digital transformation
- Proven experience delivering complex transformation programs involving AI, data and technology modernization
- Strong understanding of business and technology challenges related to enterprise AI adoption
- Established executive network in Quebec with demonstrated business development success
Leadership Attributes
- Strong executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence and engage executive leadership teams
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership style
- Strategic mindset combined with disciplined execution capabilities
- Passion for innovation, transformation and client value creation
Education & Languages
- MBA, Master's degree or equivalent education in business, technology, AI, data or a related field
- Bilingualism required (French and English)

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• English
• French
• Communication
• Data Governance
• Leadership
• Team Collaboration
• Transformation Consulting

What you can expect from us: