Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst - AI Strategy Consultant to support the development and execution of the client's AI acceleration strategy. This critical role will focus on clarifying the strategic direction, establishing robust prioritization frameworks, and ensuring organizational readiness for AI adoption. The consultant will leverage strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with leadership, technical teams, and architects to align business needs with AI implementation plans, while actively driving stakeholder engagement and change management. This is a fully Onsite position based in Toronto.

Advantages
- Lead the development of the organization's core AI acceleration strategy and governance framework.

- Direct responsibility for preparing executive-level deliverables and leading strategic workshops.

- Apply and enhance skills in the high-demand area of AI strategy, governance, and MLOps readiness.

- Fully onsite role in Toronto, facilitating close, continuous collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities
The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for:

- Defining and articulating the AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction through clear documentation such as vision statements, strategic pillars, and executive summaries.

- Developing measurable KPIs and benefits realization plans to track the success and impact of the AI program.

- Designing and implementing AI use case intake and prioritization frameworks, including establishing clear criteria for evaluating and ranking projects.

- Conducting organizational readiness assessments and producing actionable reports. Developing stakeholder engagement strategies and change management plans to drive adoption and minimize resistance.

- Mapping as-is and to-be business processes, embedding AI touchpoints, and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

- Collaborating with technical teams and architects to translate business and data requirements into specifications for AI solutions, ensuring strong data literacy regarding quality and privacy compliance.

- Providing recommendations for policy and process updates to align with the AI strategy and responsible AI principles.

- Preparing clear, concise executive-level presentations and documentation to communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes, and leading executive workshops for stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications
Must-Have Experience:
- 7+ years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst with a focus on strategic and digital transformation initiatives.

- Strong analytical skills to translate business objectives into actionable AI strategies.

- Experience in preparing executive-level documentation and presentations.

- Experience in clarifying AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction for initiatives, including creating vision statements, strategic pillars, and executive summaries.

- Ability to define measurable KPIs and benefits realization plans for AI initiatives.

- Experience in designing AI-related business processes, including intake workflows and prioritization frameworks.

- Ability to establish criteria for evaluating and ranking AI use cases.

- Strong data literacy to define data requirements, assess quality, and ensure privacy compliance.

- Strong communication and facilitation skills for executive workshops and stakeholder alignment.

- Understanding of AI-related policy, governance, and compliance requirements, with ability to recommend updates.

Desired Skills (Assets):
- Agile BA delivery experience (user stories, backlog grooming, acceptance criteria for AI features).

- Experience in developing stakeholder engagement strategies and readiness assessments.

- Vendor and partnership evaluation support for AI solutions.

Summary
If you're interested in the Senior Business Analyst - AI Strategy role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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