AI & Data Innovation Lead
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Strata Information Group (Higher Ed IT Consulting)
Compensation
$100,000 - $120,000/year
Job Description
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 deliv
