Digital Transformation Specialist - AI

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<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 <strong>Digital Transformation Specialist - AI </strong>for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Digital Transformation Specialist - AI</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 (approx 15% of base ) + vacation + benefits + other great company perks s</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote - Toronto, 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:<strong><br />Innovation and Applied AI (50%):</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.<strong><br />Market Assessment and Analysis (30%)</strong>: Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.<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></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy</li><li>Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.</li><li>Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.</li><li>Undertake any special projects as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br><br></p><ul><li>Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.</li><li>3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role</li><li>1+ years working on AI strategy</li><li>Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.</li><li>Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.</li><li>Excellent communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.</li><li>High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.</li><li>Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting.</li><li>Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally<br />(<20% of the time).</li></ul></p></p>