AI Transformation & Strategy Consultant at Sia in San Francisco, CA

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.  Strategy & Management Consulting  Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.    A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Technology Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions.  JOB DESCRIPTION We’re looking for an AI Transformation Consultant to help organizations rethink how work gets done using generative AI, automation, and agent-based workflows.  In this role, you’ll work closely with business and technology leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for AI, rapidly prototype solutions, and help scale AI-enabled ways of working across the enterprise. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and applied AI — helping clients move from experimentation to measurable business impact.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines structured problem solving with curiosity about emerging AI capabilities and a builder’s mindset. You should be excited by fast-moving technologies, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by solving real business problems with AI.  You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with modern AI platforms and tools, including LLMs, copilots, workflow automation platforms, and agentic systems, while partnering with cross-functional teams to shape how organizations adopt AI responsibly and effectively.  What You’ll Do  Identify & Shape AI Opportunities  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities for generative AI, automation, and AI-enabled transformation  • Translate ambiguous business challenges into practical AI use cases, workflows, and solution concepts  • Help prioritize AI initiatives based on business value, feasibility, scalability, and user impact  • Define success metrics tied to efficiency, adoption, quality, and measurable business outcomes  Design & Deliver AI-Enabled Solutions  • Help design, prototype, and implement AI-powered workflows and agent-driven solutions across functions such as operations, finance, sales, customer support, and enterprise services  • Structure multi-step workflows, including decision logic, orchestration, inputs/outputs, and human-in-the-loop processes  • Collaborate closely with technical, product, and data teams to move solutions from pilot to scaled deployment  • Evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms to identify practical enterprise applications  Drive AI Transformation Execution  • Support end-to-end delivery across multiple AI and transformation initiatives  • Drive execution across cross-functional teams while balancing speed, quality, and business priorities  • Help establish scalable operating models, governance approaches, and implementation best practices for enterprise AI adoption  • Navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems in fast-paced client environments  Measure Impact & Optimize  • Track adoption, performance, and business impact of AI-enabled solutions  • Analyze user feedback, workflow outputs, and operational metrics to continuously improve effectiveness and user experience  • Refine prompts, workflows, and operating processes to improve reliability and business outcomes  • Support the development of repeatable playbooks and scalable delivery approaches  Enable Adoption & Change  • Help organizations adopt new AI-enabled ways of working through training, change management, and stakeholder engagement  • Educate business teams on how to effectively and responsibly leverage AI tools and solutions  • Develop documentation, playbooks, and best practices to support scalable adoption  • Partner with legal, risk, and compliance stakeholders to support responsible AI implementation  QUALIFICATIONS • 2–7 years of experience in consulting, business transformation, product, operations, program delivery, or technology-related roles  • Bachelor’s degree required  • Experience supporting digital, data, automation, or AI-related initiatives in a consulting or enterprise environment  • Strong understanding of generative AI concepts, including LLMs, AI agents, copilots, automation workflows, and enterprise AI adoption challenges  • Hands-on experience experimenting with AI tools such as OpenAI, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or workflow automation platforms is strongly preferred  • Ability to translate business problems into structured solutions and practical implementation approaches  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working across business and technical teams  • Product and solution-oriented mindset with a focus on driving measurable business impact  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with a high degree of ownership and ambiguity  • Demonstrated curiosity for emerging AI capabilities and a willingness to continuously learn and experiment  • Experience working with enterprise systems, data platforms, CRM tools, or operational workflows is a plus  • Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies or transformation programs is preferred  • Experience in consulting, technology, financial services, or fintech industries is a plus  Why Join Us  • Work on real-world AI transformation initiatives across industries  • Help organizations operationalize generative AI at scale  • Collaborate with strategy, product, data, and engineering teams  • Experiment with emerging AI tools, copilots, and agent-based workflows  • Shape how enterprises adopt AI responsibly and effectively  • Join a fast-growing team focused on the future of enterprise AI transformation  • Build highly valuable experience at the intersection of business strategy and applied AI  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This role does not require deep machine learning engineering expertise. However, candidates should be comfortable working closely with technical teams and actively experimenting with modern AI tools and workflows.  We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.  Competitive Compensation  • Annual Base Salary Range, commensurate with experience and qualifications: • Consultant Level: $93,800 - $116,300 • Senior Consultant Level: $130,600 - $135,700 • Annual performance based bonus  Robust Health Coverage  • 3 Medical plans   • Dental and Vision   • Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance   Tax-Advantaged Accounts  • 401K retirement plan  • 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment  • Health Savings Account (HSA)  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)   • Health, Dependent Care, Commuter  Family Friendly Benefits   • 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure  • Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan  Time Off to Recharge  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy  • 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday   Extras that Make Life Easier  • College savings and student loan repayment assistance  • Monthly cell phone stipend  • Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:  • Gym membership reimbursement  • LiveHealth Online virtual care  • Personalized support from a Well-being Coach   • Employee Assistance Program at no cost  • Free confidential counseling and emotional support services   • On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)   Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging  At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.   Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.  Office Workplace Guidelines  Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.  Work Authorization & Sponsorship   At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1/OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc). Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.