DIGITAL & AI STRATEGY LEAD
Thresh Consulting, New York, NY, United States
Salary:
$165,000 – $195,000 + up to 25% annual bonus
Location:
Hybrid (NYC, Chicago or Denver preferred)
ROLE OVERVIEW The Digital & AI Strategy Lead is a project leader responsible for defining the 'why' and 'how' behind AI-accelerated digital products and strategic business-model transformation. This role operates with significant autonomy, serving as a key advisor to client leadership on proactively leveraging Generative AI, machine learning, and automation to redefine market positioning, accelerate growth projections, and shape long-term digital strategy.
You are accountable for translating complex data into compelling narratives and creating actionable roadmaps that drive executive alignment and measurable business value. You will look across multiple industries to find innovative solutions our clients can bring to their busines
WHAT YOU'LL DO SHAPE STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Conduct AI-driven market and competitive research
to identify opportunities, assess the competitive threat of new AI models, and define new value chains affecting our client’s businesses
Build growth models and business cases
that quantify the ROI and impact of digital product investments and implications of AI to operations
Create strategic roadmaps
that prioritize initiatives based on business objectives, technical feasibility, and market timing always with a focus on acceleration
Telco Knowledge (Preferred):
Apply expertise in Telecommunications and Media sectors to guide clients through an increasingly competitive marketplace.
DRIVE EXECUTIVE ALIGNMENT
Translate complex strategy into compelling narratives
that influence C-suite stakeholders and drive consensus across business units
Create executive-ready presentations and materials
that distill ambiguity into clarity and confidence using the latest AI tools (Claude, Lovable, Gamma, etc.)
Serve as a primary point of accountability
on client engagements, accountable for strategic outcomes and vision alignment
VALIDATE STRATEGY THROUGH EXECUTION
Partner with engineering and design teams
to ensure strategic recommendations are technically feasible, user-centered and aligned to corporate strategy
Champion product acceleration and prototyping
to pressure-test strategic assumptions, validate core design decisions and begin testing integrations
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research and synthesis , integrating AI into the research and strategy development process to accelerate delivery and enhance insight depth
LEAD AND COLLABORATE
Mentor junior strategists and analysts , establishing best practices for strategy development and presentation craft leveraging AI.
Work across disciplines —you'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to ensure strategy translates to reality
WHAT YOU BRING
4–6+ years in digital strategy, product strategy, or management consulting —ideally at a leading consulting firm, tech company or high-performing startup. You understand how to manage stakeholder expectations, navigate ambiguity, and delivery quickly under pressure
AI Strategy & Technical Fluency:
Experience defining, leading, or contributing to AI-centric product or business strategy engagements. Deep understanding of the strategic and commercial implications of Generative AI, LLMs, and emerging ML technologies on various business models
Track record of leading strategic projects
that resulted in real business outcomes (launched products, validated new markets, influenced investment decisions)
Experience working directly with senior executives
(C-suite, VP-level) and driving alignment in complex, political environments
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills —you can distill complexity into clarity and make compelling cases for action
Proficiency with financial modeling and growth projections —comfortable building complex models from scratch
Industry Expertise:
Deep knowledge of Telecom industry and strategic trends preferred, knowledge of the broader TME landscape required
WHY THRESH
Competitive compensation with high performance bonus upside
Healthcare benefits and 401(k) with company matching
High ownership and the opportunity to shape Thresh’s growing AI and digital product strategy practice
A culture built on clarity, craft, and outcomes, with a commitment to human competency amplified by AI tools
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate’s qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications. The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $165,000 to $195,000 annualized and other competitive benefits.
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$165,000 – $195,000 + up to 25% annual bonus
Location:
Hybrid (NYC, Chicago or Denver preferred)
ROLE OVERVIEW The Digital & AI Strategy Lead is a project leader responsible for defining the 'why' and 'how' behind AI-accelerated digital products and strategic business-model transformation. This role operates with significant autonomy, serving as a key advisor to client leadership on proactively leveraging Generative AI, machine learning, and automation to redefine market positioning, accelerate growth projections, and shape long-term digital strategy.
You are accountable for translating complex data into compelling narratives and creating actionable roadmaps that drive executive alignment and measurable business value. You will look across multiple industries to find innovative solutions our clients can bring to their busines
WHAT YOU'LL DO SHAPE STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Conduct AI-driven market and competitive research
to identify opportunities, assess the competitive threat of new AI models, and define new value chains affecting our client’s businesses
Build growth models and business cases
that quantify the ROI and impact of digital product investments and implications of AI to operations
Create strategic roadmaps
that prioritize initiatives based on business objectives, technical feasibility, and market timing always with a focus on acceleration
Telco Knowledge (Preferred):
Apply expertise in Telecommunications and Media sectors to guide clients through an increasingly competitive marketplace.
DRIVE EXECUTIVE ALIGNMENT
Translate complex strategy into compelling narratives
that influence C-suite stakeholders and drive consensus across business units
Create executive-ready presentations and materials
that distill ambiguity into clarity and confidence using the latest AI tools (Claude, Lovable, Gamma, etc.)
Serve as a primary point of accountability
on client engagements, accountable for strategic outcomes and vision alignment
VALIDATE STRATEGY THROUGH EXECUTION
Partner with engineering and design teams
to ensure strategic recommendations are technically feasible, user-centered and aligned to corporate strategy
Champion product acceleration and prototyping
to pressure-test strategic assumptions, validate core design decisions and begin testing integrations
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research and synthesis , integrating AI into the research and strategy development process to accelerate delivery and enhance insight depth
LEAD AND COLLABORATE
Mentor junior strategists and analysts , establishing best practices for strategy development and presentation craft leveraging AI.
Work across disciplines —you'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to ensure strategy translates to reality
WHAT YOU BRING
4–6+ years in digital strategy, product strategy, or management consulting —ideally at a leading consulting firm, tech company or high-performing startup. You understand how to manage stakeholder expectations, navigate ambiguity, and delivery quickly under pressure
AI Strategy & Technical Fluency:
Experience defining, leading, or contributing to AI-centric product or business strategy engagements. Deep understanding of the strategic and commercial implications of Generative AI, LLMs, and emerging ML technologies on various business models
Track record of leading strategic projects
that resulted in real business outcomes (launched products, validated new markets, influenced investment decisions)
Experience working directly with senior executives
(C-suite, VP-level) and driving alignment in complex, political environments
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills —you can distill complexity into clarity and make compelling cases for action
Proficiency with financial modeling and growth projections —comfortable building complex models from scratch
Industry Expertise:
Deep knowledge of Telecom industry and strategic trends preferred, knowledge of the broader TME landscape required
WHY THRESH
Competitive compensation with high performance bonus upside
Healthcare benefits and 401(k) with company matching
High ownership and the opportunity to shape Thresh’s growing AI and digital product strategy practice
A culture built on clarity, craft, and outcomes, with a commitment to human competency amplified by AI tools
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate’s qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications. The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $165,000 to $195,000 annualized and other competitive benefits.
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