Senior Advisor Strategy
Montreal-based non-profit academic AI research institute advancing machine learning through open-science research, talent development, technology transfer, responsible AI, and industry innovation.
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About Mila – Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute
Mila is a non-profit AI research hub created through collaboration between Université de Montréal and McGill University, with Polytechnique Montréal and HEC Montréal. Its community conducts machine-learning research and supports AI adoption, training, and technology transfer.
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About the Role
You will lead in-depth strategic research and data-driven analysis, turning complex ambitions into actionable initiatives and recommendations. You will guide decision-making, coordinate annual action plans and strategic sessions, monitor execution, define impact metrics, and create clear presentations for leadership. You will work across functions to align stakeholders, identify opportunities, and support strategic projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, technology, innovation, or a relevant field
- 6 to 8 years of experience in strategic consulting, strategic planning, or a related field
- Qualitative and quantitative strategic analysis skills
- Experience developing presentations using PowerPoint or Google Slides
- Strategic storytelling skills
- Experience producing executive-level deliverables
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken French and English
- Experience in the technology sector or defining AI strategies is a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Support the creation and deployment of strategic initiatives through hypotheses, research, data-driven analysis, and stakeholder collaboration
- Provide analytical insights, diagnostics, and methodological frameworks for senior leadership decision-making
- Oversee updates to annual action plans and align them with strategic priorities
- Monitor plan execution and stakeholder alignment
- Coordinate and facilitate strategic sessions for internal and external stakeholders
- Analyze AI trends, global technology ecosystems, impact, and emerging opportunities
- Conduct strategic monitoring of sector developments and innovation ecosystems
- Help establish KPIs and track the impact of strategic initiatives
- Help implement process improvements and operational changes
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to launch aligned initiatives
- Gather data, identify opportunities, test ideas, and maintain strategic alignment with stakeholders
- Integrate qualitative analysis into long-term financial and quantitative projections
- Create narratives and visual presentations that translate findings into strategic recommendations
Benefits
- Comprehensive group insurance, including health, dental, disability, life, travel, and extended benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Telemedicine service
- 20 days of vacation upon hiring
- Retirement savings plan with a minimum 4% employer contribution
- Flexible benefits package, including lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, and additional vacation
- Flexible working hours and summer schedule
- Possibility of telecommuting