Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr. Consultant of AI Strategy will be a critical strategic leader driving innovative AI transformation for clients. Working alongside our AI Solutioning and Governance teams, this role will serve as a pivotal bridge between innovative AI technologies and strategic business outcomes. Bringing deep expertise in AI strategy, the Senior Consultant will provide our clients with guidance and leading frameworks to build successful programs for our consulting teams, transforming how their organizations conceptualize, implement, and derive value from artificial intelligence.
Key responsibilities include developing forward-looking AI adoption frameworks, identifying emerging technological opportunities, and crafting holistic AI strategies that align with clients' long-term business objectives. This role supports the identification and qualification of AI use cases, focusing on creating transformative AI roadmaps that drive competitive advantages, operational efficiency, and innovation across diverse industries.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
I. AI Strategy & Planning
- Develop comprehensive AI strategy frameworks that align with our largest client’s long-term business objectives.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging AI trends and potential strategic opportunities to develop and drive impactful Go-to-Market strategies.
- Create strategic road maps for AI adoption and digital transformation across different industry verticals.
- Evolve and execute AI use case workshops and process mapping methodology.
- Develop thought leadership content and strategic positioning for the company's AI capabilities.
II. Teamwork
- Coordinate approach with Innovation, Governance, Data and Analytics, and AI Solutioning to ensure offerings align with Trace3 business objectives and growth strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI strategy with overall product and services strategy.
- Support sales/account teams by providing expertise in AI strategy and use case development during sales pursuits and client engagement.
III. Strategic Collaboration
- Engage with C-level executives to articulate AI strategy, potential business impacts, and transformative opportunities.
- Facilitate strategic AI workshops and executive briefings to align technological capabilities with business vision.
- Develop cross-functional AI strategy alignment mechanisms between technology, business units, and leadership.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key AI technology partners and thought leaders.
IV. AI Capabilities Sales and Delivery
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their challenges, gather, and analyze data, and define actionable road maps.
- Lead AI use case discovery workshops to identify, qualify, and prioritize AI-ready use cases for solution development.
- Develop comprehensive AI strategy assessments for enterprises across various industries.
- Guide clients through technology/data selection, rationalization, and build vs buy decisions.
- Lead resources directly and through cross-functional teams; exhibit strong leadership to drive high-performing teams.
- Manage the scope, requirements, resources, and budget for all assigned projects.
- Continuously monitor and create transparency through the communication of project status, issues, and risks to internal teams and our client
V. Thought Leadership
- Stay updated on the latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices to inform strategy development and implementation.
- Develop forward-looking AI strategy publications and research.
- Represent Trace3 at AI conferences and industry forums.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree/certifications preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience leading technical consulting engagements with a focus on data science, data transformation, AI/data architectures, advanced analytics, or similar platform implementation
- 5+ years’ experience developing successful data science, advanced analytics, or AI deployment and integration strategies.
- Understanding of generative AI-related concepts, including retrieval augmented generation (“RAG”), MCP, quantization, Agentic AI, and prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with common AI and Machine Learning technologies, methods, tools (e.g., GitHub, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), programming languages (Python, R, etc.), and data architecture patterns.
- Comfortable with leading a room of diverse stakeholders towards identifying and prioritizing AI opportunities.
- Relevant AI/ML certifications preferred but not required (e.g., Azure Machine Learning Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, etc.).
- Up-to-date understanding of AI industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
- Ability to approach customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs, and effectively deliver.
- Strong influencing skills to get things done and inspire business transformation.
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to present AI-related concepts to C-Level Executives and non-technical audiences.
- Conflict negotiation and critical thinking skills and agility.
- Ability to travel when needed.
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment
At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
