Principal AI/Data Consultant

Posted 7 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Consulting
The Role
Leads enterprise AI and data strategy, transformation, implementation, adoption, and standardization initiatives. Connects executives, business leaders, frontline managers, and engineers; builds consensus, develops actionable roadmaps, manages budgets, and drives measurable business outcomes across multiple business services. The role requires consulting or AI transformation experience, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to translate complex concepts into practical execution.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for professionals to lead advanced AI and Data initiatives that drive business transformation and organizational growth. The role involves developing AI/Data strategies, driving implementation and adoption, and connecting business leaders with technology teams.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop AI/Data strategies and support implementation in business divisions.

  • Drive business improvement using AI, ML, data platforms, BI, automation, and related technologies.

  • Serve as a bridge between executives, business leaders, frontline managers, and engineers.

  • Lead transformation projects with business, technology, and executive stakeholders.

  • Negotiate and build consensus among stakeholders with differing priorities.

  • Plan and manage project budgets while maximising ROI.

  • Support group-wide AI process standardisation and cross-business initiatives.

  • Drive implementation, adoption, and business outcomes for AI/Data initiatives.

  • Lead AI/Data initiatives across multiple business services and drive business transformation from strategy through execution.


Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following experience, skills, and qualifications:
  • 5+ years of practical experience in a strategy or general consulting firm, or in a business company in DX/AI promotion.

  • Experience driving transformation projects involving multiple businesses or departments.

  • Experience serving as a bridge among executives, business leaders, frontline managers, and engineers.

  • Proven ability to organize and integrate diverse opinions and expectations, derive optimal solutions, and lead consensus-building among stakeholders.

  • Ability to break down highly abstract issues into actionable roadmaps.

  • Ability to organize key issues and guide stakeholders toward a direction even in highly uncertain situations.

  • Ability to discuss AI/Data utilization regarding business outcomes, rather than treating AI/Data utilization as an end in itself.

  • Ability to balance practical coordination based on frontline realities with storytelling that resonates with executives.

  • Perspective of horizontal deployment, standardisation, and systemization, rather than focusing only on local optimization.

  • Ability to move things forward even when conditions are not perfect, with a Get Things Done mindset.

  • Aspiration to lead a team in the future while continuing to deliver results as an individual contributor.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Management experience with a team of five or more members.

  • Experience with stakeholder management within global or multinational teams.

  • Track record of driving business improvements using AI, machine learning, data platforms, BI, automation, and related technologies.

  • Experience working end-to-end beyond PoC, including production implementation, operational adoption, and KPI improvement.

  • Experience driving initiatives from an internal consulting, CoE, or Transformation Office position.

  • Experience managing or planning departmental budgets.


Skills Required

  • 5+ years of practical experience in a strategy or general consulting firm, or in business DX/AI promotion
  • Experience driving transformation projects involving multiple businesses or departments
  • Experience bridging executives, business leaders, frontline managers, and engineers
  • Ability to organize diverse opinions and expectations, derive solutions, and build stakeholder consensus
  • Ability to break down abstract issues into actionable roadmaps
  • Ability to organize key issues and guide stakeholders in uncertain situations
  • Ability to connect AI and data utilization to business outcomes
  • Ability to coordinate based on frontline realities and communicate effectively with executives
  • Perspective on horizontal deployment, standardization, and systemization
  • Ability to execute and move initiatives forward under imperfect conditions
  • Aspiration to lead a team while continuing to deliver as an individual contributor
  • Management experience with a team of five or more members
  • Experience managing stakeholders within global or multinational teams
  • Track record using AI, machine learning, data platforms, BI, automation, or related technologies to improve business
  • End-to-end experience beyond proof of concept, including production implementation, adoption, and KPI improvement
  • Experience driving initiatives from an internal consulting, Center of Excellence, or Transformation Office position
  • Experience managing or planning departmental budgets
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
17 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

NexusCorp LLC (operating as Nexus Corporation) helps businesses achieve their goals through custom software development, IT consulting, statement-of-work delivery, contingent workforce and direct-hire solutions, and payroll services. It designs, builds, tests, and maintains scalable digital applications; analyzes systems to improve technology use; and supplies specialized professionals and structured project delivery. Its client-first approach emphasizes compliance, integrity, innovation, and tailored business outcomes.

Similar Jobs

Square Logo Square

Account Manager

eCommerce • Fintech • Hardware • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
Tokyo, JPN
12000 Employees

Hilton Logo Hilton

Director Of Sales

Events • Food • Travel • Hospitality • Hotels & Resorts
In-Office
Tokyo, JPN
500000 Employees

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Technical Support

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
3 Locations
4400 Employees

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

[MA] Dermatology, MAS(Field) Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Hybrid
Tokyo, JPN
121990 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Blee Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Software
New York, New York
33 Employees
VCA Animal Hospitals Thumbnail
Pet • Professional Services
Los Angeles, CA
35000 Employees
RapidScale Thumbnail
Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
Raleigh, NC
600 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account