Consulting Manager - Data & AI Strategy

Who/What is Artefact?

Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in data, digital, and analytics to help clients achieve tangible business impact. With 2,000+ consultants, data scientists, and engineers across 26 countries, we work with global leaders such as Samsung, L’Oréal, Orange, and Sanofi. At our German offices, we are on a rapid growth trajectory, advising leading national and international clients cross-industry on how to unlock the full potential of their data, build scalable data architectures, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions.

As a Consulting Manager (m/f/d) Data & AI Strategy, you will act as a trusted sparring partner to executives, steer complex transformation programs across functions, and drive organizational change at scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead AI Transformation Programs: Steer end-to-end execution of enterprise-level AI transformations. Identify internal champions, navigate corporate politics, manage structural blockers, and drive measurable user adoption and organizational change. 
• Strategy & AI Use Case Scoping: Work closely with C-level stakeholders to answer high-stakes questions: How can AI reshape their business models? How should they govern data? You don't just advise; you help evaluate model choices, discuss data privacy trade-offs, and conceptualize technical feasibility.
• Drive Business Growth: Actively drive the growth of our German practice. Take ownership in lead generation and pipeline conversion by engaging prospective clients, shaping proposals, and leading pre-sales and key-account expansion initiatives.
• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent Artefact's AI Transformation perspective externally. Advance our voice in enterprise AI through expert discussions, content creation (e.g. LinkedIn, whitepapers), and opinionated, hands-on perspectives on applied AI trends and real-world adoption pathways.
• Advance the Practice: Evolve our methodologies, tools, and frameworks to keep our offering state-of-the-art. Develop reusable transformation playbooks and bring your strategic consulting or technology expertise into the team.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a senior advisor and role model - leading, coaching, and mentoring agile, hybrid project teams (consultants, data scientists, and engineers), fostering a fast-paced, “can-do” culture.

Candidate Profile

At our heart, we define ourselves by a culture of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and cooperation. We are looking for driven, capable talents who bring strong motivation and curiosity for new challenges. You are a true team player, eager to support others while scaling both the company and your own career.

• Work Experience: You have approximately 5–8 years of full-time working experience in top-tier management consulting, technology consulting, or strategic corporate in-house roles. A proven track record of successfully leading and delivering data, analytics, or AI-driven transformation projects is essential.
• Transformation & Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional transformation programs, with the ability to manage executive stakeholders, navigate corporate politics, and embed AI capabilities within client organizations.
• AI Fluency & "Builder Mindset": Strong fluency in modern and applied AI (e.g., GenAI, LLMs, agentic systems, automated workflows). While you don't need to be a full-time programmer, you have a hands-on understanding and can credibly demo working AI concepts and discuss data privacy and technical constraints.
• Analytical & Technical Acumen: Knowledge about common machine learning techniques, cloud architectures, and data management principles. Excellent quantitative skills to draw strategic insights from complex data sets.
• Communication & Presence: Outstanding communication, presentation, and moderation skills. You have a strong presence and can translate complex technical topics into compelling arguments for non-technical senior executives, as well as bridge the gap to technical execution teams.
• Education: Excellent academic track record with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Physics, Mathematics, or a comparable quantitative field.
• Languages: Business-fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory to successfully advise our German clients and lead workshops. Additional languages are a plus.
• Work Eligibility: A valid work permit for Germany.

Why Join Us?

• Strategy with a Data Edge: Artefact sits uniquely at the crossroads of top-tier business strategy and deep tech. You will build boardroom-level strategy expertise while staying at the absolute forefront of AI, data management, and digital value creation.
• Impact & Entrepreneurial Freedom: As part of a fast-growing team in Germany, you will have high visibility from day one. You will directly help shape Artefact's footprint in the region, bringing in your own ideas and driving business growth.
• Continuous Learning: Constant exposure to new AI solutions at the intersection of technology and business. Access to regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and the latest AI/data capabilities through our global network.
• Culture of Doers: We combine a high degree of self-assurance with a supportive, collaborative environment. We are entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and committed to delivering real impact - while strongly supporting each other's personal growth.

This position is based in Berlin or Munich.

Don't worry if you don't meet all the criteria! At Artefact, we value motivation, pragmatic problem-solving, and potential above all else.If you are excited about shaping the future of AI and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion at Artefact > We believe that unique perspectives fuel innovation. At Artefact, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and consider all applications purely based on merit, skills, and potential - regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age, background, or disability. Come as you are! 

Ready to take the next step? Please submit your CV showcasing your experience and passion for this role as a Consulting Manager (m/f/d) Data & AI Strategy. We look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message at [email protected].