Position Description:

CGI's Management Consulting and Strategic IT Consulting practice is seeking an innovative, strategic and growth-oriented leader to lead and expand our Data & AI Advisory Center of Excellence (CoE) within our Greater Montreal business unit.

This leadership role offers a unique chance to position CGI as a trusted advisor in AI strategy, data transformation and AI-enabled business transformation for some of Quebec's most influential organizations.

As a strategic advisor to executive leadership teams and C-suite stakeholders, you will help clients define and execute their vision for artificial intelligence, data and advanced analytics to drive measurable and sustainable business outcomes.

You will play a key role in evolving CGI's AI and Data Advisory offerings while strengthening executive client relationships and leading complex, high-impact transformation initiatives.
About Management Consulting

CGI's Management Consulting practice bridges strategy and execution by helping business and technology leaders define, execute and operationalize meaningful transformation programs that create sustainable value — financially, operationally, socially and organizationally.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As the leader of the Data & AI Advisory Center of Excellence, you will oversee the growth and evolution of CGI's strategic consulting capabilities in artificial intelligence, data and advanced analytics.

You will be responsible for:

- Expanding CGI's AI, Data and Analytics practice and advisory offerings
- Advising organizations on AI strategy and enterprise transformation roadmaps
- Strengthening executive-level client relationships
- Driving new business opportunities and supporting consulting revenue growth




- Positioning CGI as a market leader in AI and Data Advisory in Quebec
- Providing executive oversight on strategic transformation engagements to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction
- Playing a critical role at the intersection of business, data and emerging technologies to help organizations adopt AI responsibly and sustainably
- Managing and evolving the Montreal Innovation Centre
Key Responsibilities
Executive AI & Data Advisory and Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on AI and data transformation initiatives
- Support clients in defining AI visions, data governance models and operating frameworks
- Promote responsible, ethical and sustainable AI adoption practices
Practice Growth & Market Development
- Develop strategic client accounts and generate new growth opportunities
- Identify emerging trends in AI, data and analytics to evolve CGI's consulting offerings
- Strengthen CGI's market presence through thought leadership, executive engagement and industry visibility
- Contribute to positioning CGI as a trusted strategic partner in AI and data transformation
Practice Leadership & CoE Development
- Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team of senior consultants specializing in AI and data advisory
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and consulting excellence
- Ensure delivery quality, governance and operational performance across engagements




- Contribute to the evolution of methodologies, accelerators and advisory capabilities within the Center of Excellence
- Ensure alignment with global and Canadian leadership on AI and Data offerings and go-to-market approaches
- Participate in the AI Counci

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- 10+ years of experience in management consulting
- Significant experience in consulting leadership and practice development roles
- Solid expertise in AI strategy, data governance, advanced analytics and digital transformation
- Proven experience delivering complex transformation programs involving AI, data and technology modernization
- Strong understanding of business and technology challenges related to enterprise AI adoption
- Established executive network in Quebec with demonstrated business development success
Leadership Attributes
- Strong executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence and engage executive leadership teams
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership style
- Strategic mindset combined with disciplined execution capabilities
- Passion for innovation, transformation and client value creation
Education & Languages
- MBA, Master's degree or equivalent education in business, technology, AI, data or a related field
- Bilingualism required (French and English)

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

- English
- French
- Communication
- Data Governance
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Transformation Consulting

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations

📌 Head of Data & AI Advisory CoE – Management consulting (Montreal)
🏢 CGI
📍 Montreal