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About Us We are BOI, a company where strategy meets AI, where scale-up energy meets top-tier clients, and where your career moves as fast as you do. No bureaucracy, no hierarchy, no egos. Just smart people shaping big opportunities, together.
From developing AI-powered retail models for a global retailer to creating an autonomous innovation engine for a major CPG company, our work aims to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. We're looking for a Director of Data & AI Strategy, a leader who combines deep AI expertise with a strong background in business strategy and organizational change. You'll have full autonomy to shape the future of AI. Ready to break away? Join us!
About The Role
As a Data & AI Strategy Associate Director, you will guide clients through AI transformation, helping them move beyond pilots and embed AI as a strategic, scalable capability.
* Co-lead business development & growth - Help drive market expansion, build strategic partnerships, and generate revenue by positioning BOI as a trusted AI transformation partner
* Define AI strategy - Work with C-suite and senior leaders to develop AI roadmaps, aligning technology with business objectives
* Shape AI operating models - Design governance structures, talent strategies, and AI Centers of Excellence to scale AI responsibly
* Lead AI transformation programs - Oversee large-scale AI initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across business, data, and IT functions
* Bridge AI & organizational change - Drive AI adoption through structured change management, upskilling programs, and cultural shifts
* Advise on AI ethics & governance - Implement responsible AI frameworks that address bias, transparency, and regulatory compliance
* Guide AI investment & ROI prioritization - Identify high-impact AI use cases and build business cases for investment
Ideal candidate profile
We're looking for someone who embodies these qualities:
* T-shaped expertise: Strong understanding of data, AI and ML combined with expertise in organizational change and transformation
* Enterprise AI strategy experience: Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies for large organizations
* Strong business & technical acumen: Ability to translate complex AI concepts into C-suite-ready insights and actionable strategies
* Proven experience leading cross-functional teams through data or AI-driven transformation programs—shaping operating models, guiding CoE development, and overseeing implementation efforts such as MLOps or AI-enabled workflows in complex enterprise environments
* Governance & ethics expertise: Strong understanding of AI regulation, responsible AI frameworks, and risk management
* AI adoption & change management: Experience in upskilling workforces, driving AI literacy, and integrating AI into business workflows
* Collaboration & influence: Ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders, data scientists, engineers, and product teams
* AI-Focused business development: Proven experience in securing strategic client partnerships, driving AI-related revenue growth, and expanding market presence
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced degrees in AI, Data Science, or related fields
* 6+ years of experience in AI strategy, data transformation, business strategy or enterprise AI deployment
* Consulting background (bonus: experience leading AI initiatives in a large enterprise)
* Strong understanding of AI models, tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps
* Experience with AI governance frameworks, ethical AI, and regulatory compliance
Why join us?
* Work at the forefront of AI transformation, shaping how global enterprises build AI-native products and organizations
* Lead high-impact AI initiatives that drive real business value
* Collaborate with top AI talent, business leaders, and technology experts
* Grow your career in a fast-evolving AI landscape, with opportunities to influence strategy at the highest levels
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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