AI & Data Innovation Lead

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher‑education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long‑standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher‑education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our heritage is built on hands‑on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale. AI & Data Innovation Lead The Role We are looking for a smart, hungry, highly motivated AI & Data professional who is eager to contribute to the transformation of a modern consulting firm through AI innovations. Please note that this is not a maintenance role. This is a build-it, test-it, break-it, improve-it role. You will work directly with senior management to identify, prototype, and implement AI-driven capabilities across internal operations and delivery execution. The goal: fail fast, learn fast, and succeed fast. In this role, you will report to the CEO with a dotted line to other executive leaders. You will participate in a regular steering committee with senior leadership to align priorities and review progress. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally with stakeholders from Sales, Delivery, Contracts, HR, Finance, and IT. What You'll Do AI Strategy in Action • Identify high-impact AI use cases across client delivery, internal operations, and go-to-market • Rapidly prototype AI-powered solutions using available tools and custom approaches • Direct and refine AI tools (prompt engineering, automation workflows, lightweight scripting) • Maintain a prioritized AI roadmap balancing speed-to-impact against long-term strategic value Build vs. Buy Analysis • Evaluate AI tools in the market and assess when to leverage existing platforms vs. build internally • Create clear recommendations for leadership with cost implications • Track and report on AI platform costs, API usage, and total cost of ownership Data & Systems Collaboration • Work with internal stakeholders to identify data sources and opportunities for AI leverage • Help organize and prepare data for AI-driven use cases • Partner with consultants and functional leaders to translate real-world business needs into AI-enabled solutions • Establish and enforce data governance guardrails: what data can and cannot be used in AI tools, PII handling, and confidentiality protocols Adoption & Change Management • Drive user adoption through hands-on training, documentation, and workflow embedding • Identify and cultivate AI champions within each functional area • Run regular demos and share progress with senior leadership • Track adoption metrics and iterate on tools based on user feedback Vendor & Budget Management • Evaluate, trial, and manage relationships with AI tool vendors • Own the AI tools budget: track spend, forecast costs, and ensure ROI justifies investment • Negotiate licenses and manage renewals for AI platforms Execution & Experimentation • Move quickly from concept to test • Embrace context switching as priorities evolve • Iterate rapidly when ideas don't land as expected How Success is Measured • Number of AI tools/workflows delivered and actively used by end users • User adoption rates: % of target users actively using delivered tools within 30 days • Time and cost savings documented from AI-enabled workflows • Quality of build-vs-buy recommendations (measured by leadership confidence and decision speed) • Stakeholder satisfaction: regular feedback from functional leads on responsiveness and impact What We're Looking For Experience • 3–7 years in a business, technical, analytics, or technology-adjacent role (consulting, product, data, or engineering) with exposure to real business processes (e.g., RFPs, workflow bottlenecks). • Experience working cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders, gathering requirements, and translating needs. • Proven experience experimenting with AI tools, automation workflows, or light scripting (not necessarily production grade), such as Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity AI, Zapier AI, or GitHub Copilot. Mindset • Intellectually curious and obsessed with learning • Energized by ambiguity and rapid change • Comfortable failing publicly in pursuit of better outcomes • Open to direct feedback and shifting direction quickly • Highly accountable and execution-oriented Skills • Some programming experience (Python, JavaScript, APIs, automation tools, etc.) • Strong interest in AI tools, LLMs, data workflows, and automation • Ability to prototype and experiment independently • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Fast worker with strong follow-through and the ability to collaborate across teams You'll Thrive Here If You… • Prefer building over debating

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...