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OverviewMake an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.NTT DATA is seeking expressions of interest from AI Strategists.Were looking for an exceptional AI Enterprise Strategist to help shape the future of our Client''s organisations AIenabled transformation. If youre passionate about turning emerging AI capabilities into scalable business valueand you thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and enterprise changethis is your opportunity to make a defining impact. In this role, youll guide senior leaders, influence enterprisewide decisionmaking, and architect AI strategies that drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage. If youre ready to lead with vision and help build an AIpowered organisation, wed love to connect with you. What You''ll Be DoingThe AI Enterprise Strategist is accountable for defining and accelerating the enterprise-wide AI strategy, governance framework, and operating model. This role provides overall leadership for AI strategy execution, ensuring alignment across business domains, technology, risk, and control functions.You will own the integrated scope of work for AI governance, operating model design, architecture alignment, tooling, artifacts, timelines, and organisational change management (OCM). The role manages and directs supporting AI Operating Model & Governance Consultants and serves as the primary executive interface for AI-related decision-making. Enterprise AI StrategyDefine and refine the enterprise AI vision, strategic objectives, and guiding principles.Translate enterprise priorities into a clear, actionable AI roadmap across business and functional domains.Ensure AI strategy aligns with broader enterprise, digital, data, and technology strategies.Serve as the executive thought partner on AI strategy, value realisation, and prioritization. AI Governance & Responsible AIOwn the definition and acceleration of the enterprise AI governance framework, including:Decision rights and accountabilityPolicies, standards, and controlsResponsible AI, risk, ethics, and regulatory considerationsEnsure governance is practical, scalable, and embedded into enterprise delivery and operating models.Partner closely with legal, risk, compliance, security, and technology leaders to ensure alignment and adoption.Provide executive oversight of governance artifacts, tools, and frameworks. AI Operating ModelLead the design of the enterprise AI operating model, including:Organisational structures and role definitionsFunding and engagement modelsDemand intake, prioritisation, and delivery processesIntegration with existing IT, data, and digital operating modelsWork directly with accountable operational, functional, and technology leaders to define:Domain-level AI vision and roadmapsTarget-state AI capabilities and maturity progressionEnsure clarity of ownership and accountability across AI lifecycle activities. AI Architecture & Enablement AlignmentProvide strategic oversight to ensure AI governance and operating model decisions align with:Enterprise architecture principlesData and AI platform strategyScalability, interoperability, and security requirementsPartner with architecture and engineering leaders to define AI guardrails and target-state capabilities.Ensure consistency across domains while enabling flexibility for innovation. Organisational Change Management (OCM) & CommunicationsOwn the integrated OCM and communications approach for enterprise AI adoption.Ensure clear, consistent executive messaging on AI vision, governance, and operating model changes.Oversee development of change, enablement, and communication artifacts.Drive stakeholder alignment and adoption across business and technology communities. Leadership & Delivery OversightOwn the end-to-end scope of work, including:Timelines, milestones, and delivery plansArtifact development and quality assuranceRisk, dependency, and issue managementLead and direct interim AI Operating Model & Governance Consultants.Facilitate executive workshops, decision forums, and leadership reviews.Provide regular status updates and recommendations to senior leadership. Required Experience & Skills15+ years of experience in enterprise strategy, operating model design, digital/AI transformation, or management consulting.Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide AI, data, or advanced analytics initiatives.Proven ability to design and operationalize governance frameworks in complex organizations.Strong understanding of AI lifecycle, platforms, architecture concepts, and risk considerations.Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving, interim environments.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without formal authority. Preferred QualificationsExperience with Responsible AI, AI risk management, or regulatory AI frameworks.Prior experience engaging executive leadership and boards on AI topics.Consulting background strongly preferred.Familiarity with large-scale enterprise or regulated environments. Some of the Benefits of Working with NTT DATANTT DATA is a Global and Australian Top Employer and holds Family Friendly Workplace accreditation. We believe in bringing out the best in you by providing an environment and flexibility that enables you to thrive at work and at home.As part of the NTT DATA family, here is a small sample of the benefits you will enjoy:Flexible and hybrid workingLeave options that allow you to contribute to your community, study, or just take time to recharge.A parental leave policy that supports parents and carers.Income protection insuranceA comprehensive wellbeingprogram and associated benefits Workplace typeAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the worlds leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Equal Opportunity EmployerNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. 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