Senior Consultant – Strategy & Data/AI Transformation

<p><strong><em>Join Artefact Belgium: Help our clients in their AI transformations</em></strong></p> <p>Are you an analytically minded consultant with a passion for data, AI, and business transformation? Artefact Belgium is looking for a Senior Consultant – Strategy &amp; Data/AI to help our clients navigate their most complex strategic challenges at the intersection of business and technology. If you have 2-4 years of consulting or related experience, combined with a dual affinity for strategy and data, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.</p> <h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic thinker:</strong> You break down complex business problems into clear, structured recommendations. You are comfortable operating at the C-level and translating ambiguity into actionable insights.</li> <li><strong>Data-savvy consultant:</strong> You don't need to be a programmer, but you are genuinely curious about data and AI technologies and eager to deepen your expertise in this space.</li> <li><strong>Project &amp; Engagement Leader:</strong> You have a proven capacity to lead projects client side. You excel at managing expectations, defining project scope, and providing strategic guidance to technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with business objectives.</li> <li><strong>Client-facing communicator:</strong> You build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, present ideas with clarity, and adapt your message to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li><strong>Collaborative doer:</strong> You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, move fast, and take ownership of your work from day one.</li> <li><strong>Ambitious and driven:</strong> You are motivated by impact, eager to grow, and excited by the opportunity to help shape a fast-growing office.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Will Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Drive strategy development: </strong>Work with client leadership teams to address high-stakes questions — How can AI reshape our business model? How should we govern and organize for data? Which strategic programs deliver the most impact?</li> <li><strong>Solve complex problems:</strong> Break down ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable recommendations using structured frameworks, enriched by Artefact's data and AI expertise.</li> <li><strong>Deliver end-to-end engagements:</strong> Support projects from hypothesis framing and market/competitor analysis to client workshops, governance design, and implementation roadmaps with the technical team.</li> <li><strong>Engage senior stakeholders:</strong> Collaborate closely with C-level executives and business unit leaders, building trusted relationships and ensuring strategic alignment throughout engagements.</li> <li><strong>Build knowledge and offerings: </strong>Contribute to the growth of Artefact's Belgium office by shaping new service offerings, creating intellectual capital (frameworks, thought pieces, benchmarks), and supporting business development efforts.</li> <li><strong>Contribute to thought leadership: </strong>Publish insights, participate in industry events, and help position Artefact Belgium as a leading voice on AI and data transformation.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's and Master's degree (preferred) in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field; an excellent academic track record is highly valued.</li> <li>Approximately 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, data/digital consulting, or a related field (including internships or business analyst roles).</li> <li>A dual affinity for business and technology — you enjoy solving complex problems and can approach challenges in a structured, strategic way.</li> <li>Familiarity with data and digital technologies (e.g. analytics, AI, machine learning concepts, digital marketing, cloud platforms); you don't need to be a programmer, but you should be tech-savvy and eager to grow in the data/AI domain.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating impactful presentations and reports for senior audiences.</li> <li>Proficiency in English and French or Dutch is required; additional languages are a plus.</li> <li>You must be eligible to work in Belgium.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We Offer</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and experience.</li> <li>A unique positioning at the crossroads of boardroom-level strategy and cutting-edge AI — not a traditional consultancy, not a pure tech player.</li> <li>Visibility and impact from day one as part of a growing Belgian team.</li> <li>Professional growth through regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network.</li> <li>A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to delivering impact while supporting each other's growth.</li> </ul> <p><em>This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide.</em></p> <p><strong>At Artefact Belgium, we value motivation and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't meet every criterion — if you're passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive real business impact, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p>