Consulting Manager

Are you passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive strategic transformation? Artefact is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our Lausanne team. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact consulting projects at the intersection of AI, data, and business strategy while working with top-tier clients across industries.

Artefact is a leading global Data & AI consulting firm with a presence in over 25 countries. We help businesses harness the power of AI and data to optimize decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth. Our cross-functional teams—comprising business consultants, data scientists, and software engineers—deliver tailored solutions that create measurable value for our clients.

As a Consulting Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving data and AI transformation projects for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• →Defining Data & AI Strategies
• →Advising C-level executives (COMEX, marketing, digital, supply-chain, operations, IT, etc.) on data-driven strategies.
• →Leading engagements in areas such as Data Strategy, AI Use Cases, Governance & Operating Models, and AI Adoption & Change Management.
• →Translating business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions.

• Leading cross-functional teams of consultants, data analysts, data scientists, and engineers to deliver impactful projects.
• Ensuring seamless collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Coaching and developing junior consultants to grow their expertise in data-driven transformation.

• Strengthening relationships with existing clients to identify new business opportunities.
• Supporting the expansion of Artefact in Switzerland by contributing to client acquisition and market penetration.
• Crafting compelling proposals and responses to RFPs.

• Structuring problem-solving approaches for business challenges.
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements, from strategy definition to implementation.
• Ensuring the successful adoption of data and AI solutions by client teams.

• Becoming an expert in one or more areas (AI Strategy, Data Governance, AI for Finance, Data Marketing, etc.).
• Developing and delivering trainings for both internal teams and clients.
• Representing Artefact at industry events and contributing to thought leadership initiatives (articles, whitepapers, webinars, etc.).
• Supporting internal initiatives such as recruitment, knowledge management, and innovation.

✔ 4+ years of experience in a consulting firm, with a focus on data, AI, or digital transformation.
✔ Strong business acumen, with the ability to link data and AI solutions to measurable business outcomes.
✔ Experience in managing teams, mentoring junior consultants, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
✔ Ability to identify and develop business opportunities through client interactions.
✔ Passion for data and AI, with a continuous learning mindset.
✔ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
✔ Strong communication skills in French and English (German is a plus).
✔ Proficiency in Google Suite / Microsoft Office.