Data & AI Strategy Manager

At Datashift, we believe in the power of data and artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges in today's industries. Our Strategy team helps organizations unlock business value with implementable Data & AI strategies, while leveraging the technical expertise of our broader Datashift teams.

As a Data & AI Strategy Manager, you will take ownership of client projects, lead teams, and inspire stakeholders to turn data & AI into measurable impact.

Your Responsibilities

As a Data & AI Strategy Manager, you will:

• Lead client engagements on data & AI use cases selection and roadmap, strategic execution and related teams operating models.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders (up to C-level) to clarify business challenges and identify high-value use cases.
• Guide and mentor consultants.
• Translate complex analytics and AI concepts into clear business strategies, unlocking value cases, or bringing them to the next level.
• Shape operating models for Data & AI organizations, balancing centralization and decentralization to maximize value.
• Ensure value realization by tracking business outcomes in data & AI execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively bring fresh insights to clients and colleagues.
• Take the lead to develop sub-domains within Datashift strategy, both in content and in business development.
  
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Business Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, …).
• 4–8 years of experience, including at least 2 years in strategy consulting and with previous exposure to data, analytics, or AI projects.
• Proven track record in leading projects.
• Understanding of and interest in the impact of data and AI in industries and organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (highly preferable) or French.
  
  
  

Our offer

• A highly entrepreneurial and growing Strategy team within Datashift.
• A no-nonsense working environment focused on quality and impact.
• Excellent terms of employment (including company car, fuel card, meal vouchers & bonus, …).
• Continuous training to strengthen professional, technical, and leadership skills.
• The opportunity to shape the future of Datashift Strategy while growing your own career.
• Projects with leading organizations across industries, tackling cutting-edge Data & AI challenges.
• Work from our offices in Mechelen, Leuven, or Ghent.
  
  
  

Interested?

Are you the Data & AI Strategy Manager we’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to apply via the link below!