Strategy Manager

**Job Summary**:
As the **AI Strategy Manager**, you will spearhead the AI vision of 3echo by defining strategic initiatives that align with our business pillars—**AI Automation**, **AI Education**, and **AI Software (SaaS)**. You will play a critical role in identifying AI-driven business opportunities, creating frameworks for AI adoption, and leading the execution of AI strategies to enhance operational efficiency for SMEs. This position involves working closely with our internal teams and clients to build innovative AI solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and profitable.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Strategic Planning & Development**: Develop and implement comprehensive AI strategies that align with 3echo’s mission of empowering SMEs through automation, education, and AI software solutions.
- **AI Opportunity Identification**: Analyze market trends, client needs, and technological advancements to identify opportunities where AI can add significant value to SMEs, especially in automation, customer service, and data analytics.
- **AI Adoption Roadmap**: Create AI roadmaps tailored to the specific needs of SMEs, helping them implement AI solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive growth.
- **Collaboration & Leadership**: Collaborate with internal teams (AI engineers, developers, marketing) and external stakeholders to ensure AI solutions are successfully designed, developed, and deployed in line with client needs and business goals.
- **Client Consultation**: Act as the go-to AI expert for 3echo’s clients, advising them on the best AI solutions for their business needs, from automation workflows to advanced AI-powered analytics.
- **Emerging Technologies & Trends**: Stay on top of emerging AI technologies and best practices in automation, machine learning, and data analytics to continuously refine and enhance the agency's offerings.
- **Project Management**: Lead AI projects from concept to execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met, and performance metrics are tracked.
- **Performance Measurement**: Define KPIs and success metrics for AI initiatives, monitoring performance and impact on business operations, ensuring a positive ROI for both 3echo and its clients.
- **AI Education & Advocacy**: Support 3echo’s AI education initiatives by contributing to educational content, conducting workshops, and helping clients and teams understand AI’s role in transforming business operations.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- **Experience**: 2+ years of experience in AI strategy, AI consulting, or AI project management, with a focus on automation and digital transformation for SMEs.
- **Technical Knowledge**: Deep understanding of AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and automation tools.
- **Project Management**: Proven track record of leading AI initiatives from planning through to execution, including stakeholder engagement and project delivery.
- **Client-Focused Mindset**: Experience working with or consulting for SMEs, with a clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities they face in adopting AI.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- **Leadership**: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work across departments and lead cross-functional teams.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience with no-code AI tools such as Zapier, Make, or similar platforms, to support seamless automation for SMEs.
- Familiarity with SaaS models and the deployment of AI-powered software solutions.
- Understanding of regulatory and ethical concerns around AI, particularly in data privacy and security for SMEs.
- Ability to manage partnerships with AI vendors or external tech providers to integrate new technologies into 3echo’s solutions.
- Analytical mindset, with experience in performance measurement and reporting on AI-related KPIs.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a rapidly growing AI-driven company
- Flexible working environment with the possibility of remote work
- The chance to shape the future of AI-powered solutions for SMEs
- A collaborative, innovation-driven culture with a focus on cutting-edge AI technologies

Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 11/11/2024