Business Transformation Specialist - AI Strategy and Products

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Software International (SI)</strong> supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Transformation Specialist - AI Strategy and Products or our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Business Transformation Specialist - AI Strategy and Products</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Fulltime, Perm</p><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $100,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus (up to 15% of base) + vacation + benefits + other great company perks s</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote - Mississauga, ON, Canada</p><p></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong><br><br></p><p>What You&#39;ll Do:<br />In this role, you will enable our team to drive high-impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including:<br><br></p><p><strong>Innovation and Applied AI (40%):</strong> Partner with senior leaders to push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model.</p><p><strong>AI Product Vision & Strategy (30%):</strong> Define the direction for AI products, translating business goals into actionable AI strategies.<br /><strong><br />Value Creation and Transformation (20%):</strong> Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Collaborate with senior management at our portfolio companies to drive projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc. <strong><br />Reporting and Dashboarding (10%):</strong> Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company&#39;s portfolios.<br><br></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.<br />Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.<br />Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy </p><p>Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.</p><p>Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.</p><p>Undertake any special projects as required.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.<br />3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being<br />advantageous.<br />Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.<br />Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.<br />Excellent communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.<br />High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.<br />Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting.<br />Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.<br />Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally<br />(<20% of the time).</p></p></p>