[Hiring] Senior Strategy Consultant @RKD Group, Inc.

Role Description

An AI Strategy Consultant at Heller Consulting is expected to serve as an example of the firm's strategic and transformational philosophy when managing clients and projects. This role sits at the intersection of nonprofit business strategy and applied AI, translating client needs into clear direction for both the client and Heller's engineering team.

To be successful, an AI Strategy Consultant must have knowledge of nonprofit operations and experience with technology systems utilized by nonprofit and higher education sectors, combined with a strong and current understanding of the AI solutions landscape.

Depending on the nature of the engagement, an AI Strategy Consultant may be asked to:

• Evaluate the suitability of existing and available AI solutions
• Analyze processes and identify gaps
• Make recommendations for improvements or new solutions
• Facilitate decision-making
• Map out implementation plans
• Provide strategic leadership
• Guide the client through transformation enabled by AI

Responsibilities

• Project Work:
  • Perform work as assigned within the Strategy Practice and other Heller Consulting practice areas as needed
  • Effectively carry out client-facing tasks including:
    • Requirements gathering
    • AI solution research
    • Fit-gap analysis
    • Change/implementation roadmap development
    • Process mapping
    • Facilitated decision-making
    • Writing and delivering analyses and recommendations
    • Strategic AI leadership
  • Identify a client's business strategy and understand day-to-day operations to identify where AI can have the most strategic impact
  • Evaluate and recommend specific AI solutions suited to a client's needs, capacity, and goals
  • Translate client requirements into clear, well-organized written requirements for Heller's engineering team
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for non-technical clients
• Communication:
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner with clients, vendors, partners, and project team members
  • Serve as a bridge between clients and Heller's engineering team
  • Navigate obstacles such as client organizational culture and personality challenges
• Advancement of Firm Priorities:
  • Contribute to and build Heller's knowledgebase, including AI solution research
  • Participate in and/or lead initiatives around Heller’s AI services
  • Continuously research the AI solutions market and stay current on trends

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the nonprofit or higher education sector
• Experience in an AI-focused position
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI solutions and tools
• Experience with technology selection and management
• Experience leading, planning, managing, and implementing change
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• History of successfully managing multiple concurrent projects

Requirements

• LOCATION: Remote, U.S. Some limited, company-funded travel may be required.
• WORKING HOURS: Employees must work in one of the four continental U.S. time zones during regular Mon-Fri business hours.
• Pay Range expected for the position: $125k-$145k annually.
• No sponsorships available for this position.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• A full range of benefits

Company Description

Heller Consulting, an RKD Group company, empowers mission-driven organizations with technology strategy, CRM planning, implementations, change leadership, and data services. Heller was established in 1996 and is a registered B Corporation.

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