Engagement Director, AI Transformation & Workforce Enablement

Engagement Director, AI Transformation & Workforce Enablement

• Full-time

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.

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.

The Business Transformation Business Unit specializes in partnering with organizations to accelerate growth by driving employee engagement and adoption. This is achieved through cross-sector and cross-functional support in strategy, leadership alignment and coaching, large-scale transformation, strategic change management, and HR modernization efforts. The focus lies in functional transformation, digital and AI transformation, and cultural transformation. Our dedicated team helps navigate complexities for sustainable success in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

As part of our Business Transformation Business Unit,theAI Transformation & Workforce Enablement lead will help clients turn AI ambition into adoptionandultimately acceleratedbusiness results.You willwork with C-level clients and other executives tolead businessandintegrationworkstreams—shaping value-led roadmapsand workforce planning, redesigningstructuresandways of working,and enabling leaders and employees with the skills, the communications, and change support needed to embed AI into daily operations.

• Leverage proprietary, industry-aligned businessmodelsand innovative operating model designs to deliver impactful AIinitiatives. You willbe responsible forcapability assessments, operating model design, governance,enterprise-wideadoption,and process design, ensuring that AI initiatives align with business strategies and stakeholder needs.
• Lead client discovery toidentifyhigh-value AI opportunities andadoptionbarriers across functions and roles.
• Translate client strategy into actionable transformation roadmaps (operating model, governance, process change, workforce impacts, enablement).
• Build business cases and value hypotheses; define KPIs and benefits-tracking approaches.
• Design AI use-case intake and prioritization frameworks andfacilitatesteering decisions with senior stakeholders.

Workforce Enablement & Capability Building

• Assess workforce readiness and design role-based enablement strategies (executives, people leaders, frontline, functional specialists).
• Create AI learning journeys (AI literacy, prompt-and-workflow basics, responsible use, role-specific scenarios).
• Stand up champions networks and communities of practice to scale adoption across the client organization.
• Support clients in updating job families, role profiles, skills taxonomies,workforceplanningand talent practices to reflect AI-era work.

Change Management, Communications & Adoption

• Own change management for AI programs: stakeholder mapping, change impact assessments, change plans, reinforcement mechanisms.
• Develop executive narratives and internal communications (why AI, what changes, howwe’llsupport employees).
• Design andfacilitateclient workshops, leadership alignment sessions, and enablement events.
• Partner with technology teams (client and/or vendor) to ensure releases land effectively in operations.

DriveGrowth

• Originate and grow senior-level client relationshipswithCHRO, CDAO,C-suite driving AI transformation, and executive leadership teams.
• Own revenue targets through new business development, executive relationshipbuildingand strategic account expansion.
• Shape and launch market-relevant offerings at the intersectionofAI transformationstrategy,andsector-specificenterprise transformation, with a clear focus on measurable business impact.

Build Teams and Capability

• Attract, mentor, and develop top consulting talent, with a focus on executive readiness and delivery excellence.
• Set clear expectations for quality, collaboration, and accountability across complex, multi-stream engagements.
• Contribute to the evolution of the firm’s business transformation capabilities and long-term strategy.
• Currently based in NewYorkwith a strong local network of senior executive buyers across industries.
• 10+ years in consultingwith proven experience delivering change, operating model, workforce enablement, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Experienceleading orsupporting AItransformation,business enterprise-widetransformation,workforce planning and restructuring, implementation ofenterprise wideadoption programs, workflow andautomation, analytics,anddigital transformation adoption (non-technical capacity is fine).
• Familiarity with responsible AI concepts and governance (fairness, privacy, transparency, human oversight).
• Proven ability to lead sales/business development efforts supporting and expanding client relationships and revenue growth
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to lead sales/business development efforts supporting and expanding existing client relationships and revenue growth.

External Market Leadership & Visibility

Candidates mustdemonstratean established external presence, includingactive participation in industry-facing activities, such as:

• Speaking engagementsat industry conferences, client forums, or professional events
• Panel participationor moderation on relevant business, functional, or industry topics
• Professional membershipsin recognized industry associations or advisory councils
• Regular attendance and/or leadership involvementin executive-level events or forums that support brand building, client development, or thought leadership

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: $200,000- $250,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance based discretionary bonus

Robust Health Coverage

• 3 Medical plans
• Dental and Vision
• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

• 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

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.

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