Senior AI Strategy Consultant

AI brings huge potential, but many companies are still struggling to release the desired impact. We are a pragmatic and dynamic team that engages with our business clients to “accelerate impact with Data Science”. We are looking for talents to rapidly grow together Artifact, a startup established by three founders with proven track-records in AI consulting and scaled AI implementations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior AI Strategy Consultant with a robust mix of AI, analytics consulting, and strategy experience. The ideal candidate will have a business acumen in AI and analytics, very good communication skills, and the ability to engage with a senior level effectively. Fluency in German & English is essential for this role (ideally combined basic experience in French).

The ideal candidate should not only have a strategic and technical foundation but also possess the soft skills necessary to engage effectively with clients and lead teams. The ability to navigate complex organizational landscapes and drive the adoption of AI and analytics solutions at the strategic level is key.

What you can expect

• An adventure with great talents that want to change the future with data and AI
• Challenging client situations where you can engage to support their evolution
• An environment in which you can grow and share new ideas
• A flexible working model
• Further shape the start-up and help for fast growth

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted consulting advisor to external customers, delivering innovative workshops and strategic guidance on incorporating AI and analytics into the business value chain.
• Develop and drive AI strategies across various industries, with a focus on understanding and applying analytics to solve complex business challenges.
• Lead project streams or functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and successful project delivery.

About Artifact

Artifact is dedicated to empower people with AI for the better. As a professional service provider, we do Data Science. Together, we are leveraging the best ideas to find pragmatic and sophisticated solutions with the best suited technology. We help our business clients to accelerate their journey with AI and deliver real impact. We have innovation in our minds, people in our hearts and agility in our veins.

Required Experience and Skills

• Analytics Experience: At least 4 years of experience in an analytics role, with a very good understanding of business applications and organizational aspects of analytics. Technical expertise in analytics is beneficial but not as crucial as understanding analytics organizations and use cases.
• Consulting Background: A minimum of 4 years in consulting, demonstrating a capacity to work across diverse industries and projects.
• Strategy Expertise: At least 2 years of experience focusing on strategy development and implementation, with a proven develop actionable strategic roadmaps
• Communication Skills: very strong skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and convincingly at senior management level.
• Structured Thinking and Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability in structured thinking, with a strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both German and English is mandatory, facilitating effective communication with a diverse client base.
• Experienced in working with virtual distributed teams
• Willingness to travel
• Solving problems and making the extra mile is part of your nature
• Work permit in Switzerland or citizen of an EU/ EFTA country

Additional preferred qualification:

• A proactive learner, keen on staying ahead of the latest trends and innovations in AI and analytics, and applying this knowledge to benefit clients.
• Experience in leading roles, such as project management or stream lead, showcasing leadership and the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Industries of Focus: While candidates with experience in life sciences, CPG, banking, or retail are preferred, the role is open to those with a strong consulting background in other industries who can adapt their analytics and AI strategy expertise accordingly.
• Ready to move out of your comfort zone
• Open-minded and with a good sense of humor