Description
BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Title: Senior AI Lead
Location: Boston, MA | New York, NY | Washington, DC
Position Type: Full time
Requisition ID: JR100420
Description:
We do Consulting Differently
BRG is seeking a Senior AI Lead to support and lead the firm's Data & AI Infrastructure & Product initiatives, driving the development and deployment of foundational technologies that enable enterprise-wide AI adoption. This senior consulting staff role will oversee the buildout of a horizontal data and AI platform layer that supports all client- and market-facing activities, while shaping the firm's long-term AI strategy in partnership with executive leadership.
The Senior AI Lead will lead a multidisciplinary technical team focused on identifying and integrating strategic AI partnerships, deploying enterprise AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot), and establishing scalable infrastructure for data management, model governance, and responsible AI operations. This position will play a central role in embedding AI capabilities across practices, empowering BRG teams to deliver data-driven insights and next-generation client solutions. Job title and compensation to be determined based onqualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute BRG's firmwide technical strategy for Data & AI Infrastructure in partnership with the AI & Technology leadership.
- Lead the design and deployment of a scalable, secure, and compliant data and AI platform that serves as the backbone for all internal and client-facing AI initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for AI tooling, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise enablement.
AI Enablement & Partnership Development
- Identify, evaluate, and establish key technology partnerships with leading AI vendors and cloud providers to accelerate innovation and delivery.
- Oversee enterprise deployment and adoption of AI desktop tooling, including Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and other AI productivity platforms.
- Collaborate with firm leaders to drive AI literacy, adoption, and responsible use across practices.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technical team spanning data engineering, MLOps, cloud architecture, and AI product development.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the Data & AI function.
- Partner with practice leaders to identify talent needs and expand the firm's AI engineering and data capabilities.
Operational Excellence
- Establish and govern standards for data quality, model lifecycle management, and AI compliance in alignment with firm and client requirements.
- Oversee the integration of AI and data services into client delivery processes, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
- Lead technology evaluations, proofs-of-concept, and implementation of AI-driven solutions that enhance internal productivity and client impact.
Thought Leadership & Growth
- Represent BRG's Data & AI capabilities externally through strategic partnerships, industry forums, and thought leadership.
- Contribute to the firm's innovation strategy by identifying emerging AI trends, tools, and approaches that can differentiate BRG in the marketplace.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with at least 5 years focused on AI infrastructure, data platforms, or enterprise AI enablement.
- Proven experience leading large-scale technology initiatives and cross-functional teams within professional services or enterprise environments.
- Deep understanding of modern data architecture, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and AI/ML infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success in developing technical strategy, managing partnerships with major technology vendors, and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical execution to business strategy.
Salary Range: 100,000 - 230,000 per year
About BRG
BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise purpose-built for agility and connectivity, which sets us apart—and gets you ahead.
At BRG, our top-tier professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of proven real-world experience to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges for organizations across the globe.
Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking from diverse perspectives that, when paired with our global reach and resources, make us uniquely capable to address our clients' challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.
At BRG, we don't just show you what's possible. We're built to help you make it happen.
BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
PI279981935