Innovation Strategist

Accountabilities: Innovation and AI Strategy: Lead and execute client engagements focused on innovation strategy, enterprise AI enablement, digital transformation, and business process improvement. Workshop Design and Facilitation: Design and facilitate interactive workshops to assess organizational needs, identify innovation opportunities, align stakeholders, and develop strategic roadmaps. Strategic Planning and Execution: Partner with business leaders to translate organizational objectives into clear priorities, actionable execution plans, and measurable outcomes. Governance and Risk Management: Develop governance frameworks, operating models, and risk mitigation strategies that support responsible AI adoption, effective decision-making, and scalable innovation. Client Deliverables: Create high-quality client-facing materials, including strategy presentations, executive briefings, implementation roadmaps, and operational playbooks. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients and facilitate alignment across business, technology, and leadership teams to ensure strategic recommendations are practical and achievable. Account Growth and Pre-Sales: Support account planning, proposal development, and pre-sales activities by contributing strategic insights and helping shape new client opportunities. Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal knowledge repositories, reusable frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to strengthen consulting capabilities and delivery consistency. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging AI capabilities, innovation practices, and enterprise technology trends to identify opportunities for improving client outcomes. Requirements Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in innovation, strategy consulting, digital transformation, or a related field. Consulting Background: Previous consulting experience is preferred, particularly in client-facing engagements involving organizational change, business transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives. AI and Technology Knowledge: Familiarity with AI tools, enterprise AI enablement, and emerging technologies is preferred, along with an understanding of how these capabilities can address business challenges. Business Process and Governance Expertise: Strong understanding of business process design, organizational governance, risk management, and the operational considerations involved in implementing new technologies. Workshop Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to design and lead workshops, engage diverse stakeholders, facilitate strategic discussions, and build consensus around business priorities. Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, identify opportunities, and translate insights into practical, actionable recommendations. Communication and Storytelling: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strategic storytelling, executive presentations, and the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences. Executive Presence: Ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders, establish credibility, and articulate the business value of innovation initiatives. Project and Organizational Skills: Strong planning, prioritization, and execution capabilities, with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing client needs and project requirements. Independence and Adaptability: A proactive, self-directed approach, with the ability to learn new business processes and applications quickly and deliver results in a dynamic consulting environment. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining productive client relationships. Portfolio of Work: Ability to provide sanitized examples of previous deliverables demonstrating strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and client-ready communication. Benefits Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $125,000–$145,000 USD for eligible US-based candidates. Compensation rates may vary for candidates based in Canada. Fully Remote Work: Flexibility to work remotely from the United States or Canada. Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee medical premiums covered. Flexible Paid Time Off: Generous PTO designed to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Retirement Planning: Retirement plan options to help employees prepare for their financial future. Professional Development: Ongoing training and learning opportunities to strengthen consulting expertise and technical capabilities. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements that support personal responsibilities and sustainable performance. Wellness Programs: Resources and initiatives designed to promote employee health and well-being. Collaborative Culture: An inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and professional growth. Equal Opportunity: A commitment to fair employment practices and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.