Senior Consultant Strategic AI

About the role

As a Senior consultant strategic AI, you not only implement AI solutions for our clients but also play a central role in developing AI strategies. At Highberg, it’s all about understanding our clients’ needs, how their organization operates, and the available technologies. We delve deep into understanding the client’s goals, their current processes and IT systems, the latest technological advancements, and draw conclusions on how AI can provide assistance. But it doesn’t stop there. We believe in the power of collaboration. Therefore, you work closely with the client and Highberg colleagues from various expertise areas such as data governance, change management, architecture, security, and privacy to create impact and drive real change. And equally important, you become part of an energetic team.

Why Highberg

At Highberg, we turn vision into movement and ambition into reality. We know that real transformation demands more than ideas: it demands people who make them happen. We believe in doing, not just designing. In partnerships built on trust and shared purpose. Our people work as one, combining humanity, strategy, and deep expertise. Because when people and purpose move together, we create change that endures.

We design – then we deliver

We are both the architects and the builders of transformation, making sure plans become reality

Hands-on collaboration

We work side by side with you. Committed and invested, taking ownership from start to finish

Cross European, locally rooted

We combine international scale with strong local presence in The Netherlands and DACH

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture and way of collaborating are unique, creating immediate impact and driving sustainable results

Your main tasks at #Highberg

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing AI strategies within large public organizations, aimed at achieving their core objectives. These strategies may focus on improving service delivery, supporting complex (government) decisions, and optimizing processes
• Analyzing and advising on the required capabilities within organizations to successfully apply AI. This involves identifying the right personnel, adjusting organizational structures, optimizing processes, navigating legal frameworks, and effectively managing technology and data
• Guiding our clients through their digital transformation, with a specific focus on AI. This requires close collaboration with various departments within the organization to ensure an integrated approach

Who you are

• You are enthusiastic about contributing to engaging, socially relevant projects and challenges
• You excel at identifying the needs of our clients, understanding their goals with AI, and helping them achieve those objectives
• A strong team player who communicates effectively and advises at various levels, actively collaborates with and transfers knowledge to less experienced colleagues, while also capable of excelling independently
• Someone with commercial insight, analytical skills, and a proactive approach in relationship management, networking, and proposal processes

What we are asking

• A completed HBO (Bachelor’s) or WO (Master’s) degree, preferably in the field of data science, information management, organizational studies, or business administration
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a consultant, expert, and/or project leader in the field of data & AI
• Knowledge of, experience with, and/or a vision on the use of AI in (public) organizations
• Experience as a data scientist or data engineer is a plus, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch

What we are offering

• A competitive salary and excellent benefits including performance pay, provisions for mobility, pension and leave
• Sincere attention to personal development including coaching by colleagues, access to and wide range of education and training and a personal development plan with matching investments
• A place within a challenging and growing organization where taking personal responsibility is valued, you have the autonomy and freedom to perform your work flexibly with short lines of communication with colleagues
• A pleasant working environment with a pleasant and easily accessible office, focus on performance as a team and not on the individual and numerous social activities such as get-togethers, sports activities and team meetings