Business Strategy and Transformation Specialist - AI

Tech Talent International

  • Toronto, ON
  • $100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
Tech Talent International (TTI) supplies talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies, to mid-sized and start-up organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Transformation Specialist for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.Role: Business Transformation SpecialistType: Fulltime, PermSalary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus (OTEs of about 130-135k) + vacation + benefits + other great company perks sLocation: Remote - Toronto, ON, CanadaBusiness Transformation Specialist — Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:In this role, you will enable our team to drive high-impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including:Innovation and Applied AI (50%): 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.Value Creation and Transformation (30%): 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.Market Assessment and Analysis (20%): 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.Reporting and Dashboarding (10%): Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy development
  • Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams
  • Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation
  • Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations
  • Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources
  • Undertake any special projects as required
  • Support the adoption and sustainment of transformation initiatives across portfolio companies
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering, computer science, or related fields
  • 4–6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, backgrounds in areas such as technology strategy, organizational transformation, innovation, and operations are particularly relevant
  • Past experience with AI/ML concepts and their practical business applications; hands-on experience implementing or enabling AI solutions is a strong asset
  • Experience working in or advising software or technology companies is an asset
  • Strong strategic thinking skills
  • Proven ability to engage stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and working sessions to understand business challenges and uncover opportunities for improvement
  • Skilled in synthesizing trends into meaningful, visually appealing formats for executives
  • Excellent communication abilities and a self-starter attitude
  • High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Sound knowledge of business financials and operations
  • Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<20% of the time)

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