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Forward Deployed Strategist

phData
Location
US - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Advisory
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in consulting with a passion for technology-driven process optimization
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling, workshop leadership, active listening, and business-case development
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust with business executives, functional leaders, and end users in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
  • Strong consulting presence with the ability to facilitate productive conversations, challenge assumptions constructively, and guide clients toward practical decisions
  • Experience translating ambiguous business problems into structured problem statements, use cases, hypotheses, and MVP scopes
  • Ability to connect solution ideas to measurable business value through KPIs, ROI logic, adoption metrics, cycle-time improvements, risk reduction, and time-to-value framing
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in business administration (MBA)
  • Exposure to modern data and AI platforms, self-service analytics, workflow automation, or low/no-code tooling
  • Experience building business cases for new technology investments and influencing executive stakeholders
  • Experience working alongside engineers, solution architects, or delivery teams in client-service environments
  • Familiarity with change management, adoption planning, or operating-model design.
What the job really is

As a Forward Deployed Strategist at phData, you will work closely with clients to identify and accelerate high-value AI and data opportunities. Your role involves understanding client challenges, facilitating workshops, and translating business needs into actionable MVPs that deliver measurable value. You will also act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and driving adoption of solutions.

Things to weigh
  • The role requires a high degree of client interaction and may involve travel as needed.
  • The position is remote, which may require strong self-management and communication skills.
  • No specific salary or benefits information is provided in the posting.
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