Head of Pigment Architecture & AI

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more. Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence: Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026) ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026) Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024) Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2026) Role: Head of Pigment Architecture & AI Location: Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely. Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules. What you'll do Lead Pigment Architecture & Enterprise Delivery Excellence: Establish and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade architecture standards, implementation methodologies, and best practices that enable Clearsulting to successfully deliver complex Pigment implementations. Success is reflected in improved solution quality, consistent adoption of technical standards, reduced delivery risks, and successful execution of large-scale enterprise engagements. Drive AI Innovation & Delivery Efficiency: Lead the adoption of Pigment's AI capabilities, automation, and emerging technologies across client implementations and internal consulting processes. Identify opportunities to accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve project profitability, with success measured through AI adoption, reusable accelerators, and measurable efficiency improvements. Build & Develop Technical Consulting Capabilities: Strengthen the Pigment consulting practice through mentorship, structured technical enablement, knowledge sharing, and proactive identification of capability gaps. Success is demonstrated through increased consultant proficiency, improved technical independence, and greater readiness to support complex enterprise engagements. Strengthen Strategic Partnerships & Market Differentiation: Position Clearsulting as a recognized leader in Pigment architecture, AI innovation, and implementation excellence. Serve as a trusted technical advisor during strategic sales pursuits while developing strong relationships with Pigment's product, engineering, and technical teams. Success is reflected in stronger partner recognition, increased contributions to strategic sales opportunities, and early adoption of emerging platform capabilities. What You'll Bring: Extensive EPM & Pigment Experience: 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) or enterprise planning consulting, with significant hands‑on experience designing, architecting, and implementing Pigment solutions. Advanced Technical & Enterprise Architecture Expertise: Deep knowledge of Pigment architecture, multidimensional modeling, integrations, security, performance optimization, and enterprise-scale solution design, with demonstrated success delivering complex, scalable, and maintainable implementations. AI Innovation & Automation Experience: Strong understanding of Pigment's native AI capabilities and practical experience leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve implementation efficiency, solution quality, and client outcomes. Technical Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to establish technical standards, develop reusable methodologies, mentor consultants, and build structured enablement programs that strengthen team capabilities and prepare consulting teams for increasingly complex engagements. Strategic Communication & Client Engagement: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions, establish credibility with senior stakeholders, and support strategic sales pursuits through technical discovery, solution design, and demonstrations. Collaborative & Forward-Thinking Mindset: Strong relationship-building skills, a passion for continuous learning and technical excellence, and the ability to collaborate with internal leadership and Pigment's product and engineering teams to drive innovation and practice growth. Nice-to-Haves: Experience with additional EPM platforms such as Anaplan, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Oracle EPM, OneStream, or Workday Adaptive Planning. Experience working directly with Pigment's product, engineering, or partner enablement teams to influence product improvements or support early adoption of new functionality. Experience developing technical thought leadership, reusable demonstrations, implementation accelerators, or other assets that differentiate a consulting practice in the market. Experience supporting global, multi-functional enterprise planning transformations involving complex integrations, governance requirements, and multiple stakeholder groups. Benefits that Benefit You: We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Unlimited PTO Paid parental leave Flexible work environment Cell phone reimbursement Access to mental health apps Life insurance and disability coverage Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. The compensation range for this position is $150,000 – 200,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standa rds. This role is eligible for our bonus program. Equal Opportunity Statement Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law. Enterprise Performance Management Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr Clearsulting