Full-Time

Consultant

Cio, Data & AI Advisory

Posted on 6/7/2026

Sia Partners

Sia Partners

1,001-5,000 employees

Global management consulting powered by data

No salary listed

Paris, France

In Person

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Data Governance
DevOps
Requirements
  • Graduated from a top engineering school, business school, or university
  • Ideally first experience in consulting or with data, artificial intelligence or information systems leadership on data transformation issues (internship or first job)
  • Appetite for data and artificial intelligence topics, ability to quickly upskill on these subjects and enthusiasm to help clients seize opportunities
  • Curious, enjoys teamwork and is recognized for analytical thinking
  • Desire to join a dynamic and motivating professional environment and share values of excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, sharing, benevolence and work-life balance
  • Fluency in French and English in a professional context
Responsibilities
  • AI Transformation: define the strategy for AI adoption (maturity assessment, AI/Generative AI roadmaps, strategic reflections)
  • Accelerate the implementation of AI use cases (identify and prioritize AI use cases, scoping and governance of AI projects, evaluation of performance and ROI of AI initiatives)
  • Structure governance and organization of AI (organizational and operational models, governance and compliance framework)
  • Support the AI transformation and adoption (responsible AI and human-centered AI)
  • Data Advisory: define the data strategy, contribute to the valorization of data use cases, establish governance and organization around Data
  • Set up data management, ensure data product management (data mesh, data marketplace, data virtualization; project governance of data projects)
  • Implement training and upskilling of teams on data
  • CIO Advisory: define and implement the organization, operating model, define the operational strategy and oversee transformation projects (AI-driven strategies, carve-outs)
  • Define and implement means to improve operational performance (AI for Dev, AI for Ops, DevSecOps)
  • Define architecture and drive technological innovation
  • Support cloud transformations and platforms (cloud and AI strategy, FinOps and GreenOps)
  • Contribute to optimization of operations and IT Service Management and develop economic performance
  • Internal firm life: involvement in development or strengthening of offers; publication policy (articles, studies, press releases); development of new activities through responses to bids and proposals

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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What believers are saying

  • Blackstone's €250m investment accelerates US expansion to 2,000 consultants.
  • Kaiser Associates adds 65 consultants boosting North American private equity advisory.
  • Precedence acquisition doubles Dutch headcount in data and AI leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Key partners Ali Cumber and Paul Mumma depart post-Kaiser integration.
  • Blackstone pressures trigger cost overruns hitting 2027 US targets.
  • LEK Consulting poaches 20-30% of Sia's PE advisory revenue.

What makes Sia Partners unique

  • Sia integrates AI agents into strategy consulting via 800+ Agent Store offerings.
  • Acquired Kaiser Associates launches global PE and M&A business line.
  • Acquisitions like The Upside enhance UK brand and innovation capabilities.

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The Associated Press
Jan 27th, 2026
Sia acquires Kaiser Associates to launch global corporate strategy and M&A business line

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.

Business Wire
Jul 4th, 2025
Sia Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Precedence

Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.

Consultancy.uk
May 9th, 2025
Sia Acquires The Upside for Expansion

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.

Business Plus
Dec 17th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m investment from Blackstone

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

Finyear
Dec 16th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m from Blackstone

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.