Manager AI Transformation
About the job
- A degree from a leading engineering school, business school, or university.
- At least 5 years of experience in consulting or working with Data, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Systems departments on Artificial Intelligence transformation issues.
- Expertise in one or more of the listed Artificial Intelligence transformation topics.
- Initial experience supervising a team.
- An interest in Data and Artificial Intelligence topics and the ability to quickly develop skills in these areas.
- Fluent French and English for a professional context.
- Evaluate an organization’s Artificial Intelligence maturity and potential.
- Co-create Artificial Intelligence roadmaps aligned with business priorities and transformation ambitions.
- Identify value-creation levers related to generative, predictive, and cognitive Artificial Intelligence.
- Support leadership teams in strategic considerations around governance and responsible Artificial Intelligence use.
- Identify and prioritize the most relevant Artificial Intelligence use cases according to business needs.
- Frame and manage Artificial Intelligence projects from ideation through industrialization.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure the concrete and measurable value of deployed solutions.
- Contribute to evaluating the performance and return on investment of Artificial Intelligence initiatives.
- Design the organizational and operating models required for sustainable and effective Artificial Intelligence, including an Artificial Intelligence Factory, Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence, and responsible governance.
- Define the roles, processes, and standards needed to integrate Artificial Intelligence into operations.
- Implement governance and compliance frameworks covering ethics, explainability, the General Data Protection Regulation, and responsible Artificial Intelligence.
- Deploy enterprise generative Artificial Intelligence solutions, including ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude for Work, and Microsoft Copilot.
- Facilitate adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools and uses among business functions.
- Train and develop employee awareness of data, Artificial Intelligence, and intelligent automation.
- Design and implement adoption mechanisms for generative Artificial Intelligence solutions.
- Manage change to support evolution in working methods and skills.
- Promote responsible, human-centered Artificial Intelligence to ensure sustainable and inclusive transformation.
- Contribute to team development through recruiting, supervising consultants on assignments or internal projects, and mentoring consultants.
- Develop and manage the firm’s offerings and training through working groups, including producing internal and client-facing tools.
- Contribute to the publication policy through articles, studies, and press publications.
- Develop the business by managing account plans, client relationships, farming, and cross-selling.
- Manage responses to requests for proposals and commercial proposals.
- Participate in client events, including breakfasts, training sessions, and experience-sharing sessions.
About the company
Sia Partners is a global management consulting group that blends digital capabilities, data analytics, creative thinking, and a sense of responsibility to help clients solve problems and seize opportunities in a changing business landscape. Their work combines strategic advisory with implementation support, using data-driven insights and digital tools to diagnose issues, design solutions, and drive transformation across functions and industries. Sia differentiates itself through its data-forward, technology-enabled approach paired with creative problem-solving and a commitment to responsible practices, aiming to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes for organizations worldwide. The company's goal is to help clients navigate disruption, transform operations and strategy, and achieve measurable, responsible growth.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$12.7M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Precedence in July 2025 pushed Benelux scale toward 200 consultants and German entry.
- The Upside brought £6.2 million 2024 revenue and stronger UK branding capabilities.
- Hiring momentum remains strong in 2026, with 730 active jobs and 3,789 headcount.
What critics are saying
- Multiple acquisitions since March 2025 strain integration, culture, and partner retention across geographies.
- Paris prud'hommes allegations in June 2026 spotlight toxic-management claims and non-compete disputes.
- Trade-secret litigation in New York shows employee departures can trigger costly client-risk battles.
What makes Sia Partners unique
- Blackstone backed Sia with €250 million in December 2024, funding faster expansion.
- Kaiser Associates deal on January 2026 adds U.S. strategy and PE-M&A depth.
- Sia now spans 48 offices across 19 countries, blending consulting, AI, and creative services.
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Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.
Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.
Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.
Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative
Sia Partners has opened its capital to Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, through a €250 million minority investment. Despite this, founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a majority stake. This marks the first time Sia Partners has sought a financial partner since its founding in 1999. The firm, with nearly €500 million in revenue, aims to accelerate growth, especially in the U.S. and other countries where it operates.