AI Strategy and Advisory Lead

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. 

As our AI Strategy & Advisory Lead, you will be a strategic advisor to our clients, a thought leader in the AI space, and a key contributor to the development and evangelisation of our AI solutions. 

You will be responsible for developing and presenting bespoke AI strategies to clients, aligning with their unique business objectives. This will involve conducting client workshops and discovery sessions to identify AI opportunities and challenges and to gather requirements for new AI products. You will provide expert guidance on AI solutions, technologies, and best practices to clients and internal teams. Leading client-facing projects, you will ensure successful AI implementation and measurable ROI, while promoting the use of NCS AI products. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will build strong client relationships and foster trust, becoming a trusted advisor for NCS AI solutions.

Furthermore, you will develop and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of NCS AI solutions to prospective and existing clients. Contributing to the ideation, design, and development of new AI solutions based on client feedback and market trends. Creating thought leadership content, such as white papers, blog posts, and presentations, to showcase NCS AI expertise. Presenting at industry conferences and events to evangelise NCS AI solutions. Gathering client feedback to drive roadmaps and working with product teams to ensure client needs are reflected in product development.
 

• Previous experience in a similar role with a tech consultancy, systems integrator or professional services firm.
• Proven track record of delivering successful AI solutions to clients and contributing to AI solution development.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in real-world business scenarios, with a passion for building and evangelising solutions
• Excellent client relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand and translate client needs into actionable AI strategies and product requirements.
• Strong presentation and proposal writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts and product benefits.
• Experience conducting client workshops, discovery sessions, and product demonstrations.
• Experience with business development and pre-sales activities related to AI products.
• Proven ability to create engaging thought leadership content.

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Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks