Strategy Consultant (Manager) – Data & AI Strategy Ghent, Belgium
Madison Partners is a strategy consulting firm helping organizations shape their future in a world where data and AI fundamentally change how companies decide, operate and compete.
We are not a technology consultancy and we do not implement tools. Our role is strategic: we work with executive teams to make clear, high-impact choices on how data & AI create value in the business, the operating model and the organization, and how those choices are effectively executed.
We advise organizations across food manufacturing, healthcare, insurance and HR services, typically working closely with CEOs, COOs and CIOs.
Our headquarters are based in Ghent, deliberately.
From Ghent, we are closely connected to a strong AI startup ecosystem and to investors and scale-ups (e.g. via Miles Ahead). This position allows us to combine strategic depth with a sharp understanding of what is technologically and organizationally feasible, without becoming a technology vendor ourselves.
As a Strategy Consultant (Manager), you act as engagement lead on strategic data & AI transformation programs. lead strategy workshops with executive teams and senior leadership
assess how data & AI impact business models, operating models and decision-making
safeguard focus, quality and strategic coherence across engagements
provide content leadership to consultants on projects
This role is explicitly designed as a long-term position, with a clear growth path toward Senior Manager and Partner for those who take ownership and contribute to building the firm.
have at least 5 years of experience in strategy or management consulting
are comfortable working with senior executives
understand data, analytics and AI concepts well enough to drive strategic decision-making
are looking for more ownership, impact and responsibility than typical consulting roles offer
want to help build a firm, not just deliver individual projects
Experience in one of our focus industries (Healthcare, Food Manufacturing, HR Services, or Insurance) is a strong plus.
This role is particularly well suited for consultants with experience at Tier-1 strategy firms (e.g. High-impact strategic work with senior clients
A senior, focused consulting environment with high standards
Applications from freelance or independent consultants are not considered for this role.