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This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who has real-world AI digital transformation experience in mid-market or enterprise environments-not just experimentation or PoCs, but production deployments that drive measurable business outcomes.\nThis role sits at the intersection of delivery excellence, AI strategy, and commercial impact. You will help modernize how Tidal (and the Umbrella group of companies) delivers projects using AI-enabled approaches, while also partnering with Sales and Leadership to shape, scope, and deliver AI transformation engagements for our clients.\nThis is a future opportunity role aimed at building our talent pipeline for upcoming business needs.\nKey Objectives\nTransform Tidal Commerce’s delivery model by embedding AI-driven practices, tooling, and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability\nAct as a senior AI delivery leader on client engagements, ensuring AI initiatives move from strategy to production with clear value realization\nSupport pre-sales and sales efforts by shaping AI transformation offerings, solution approaches, and delivery plans for mid-market and enterprise clients\nResponsibilities\nInternal AI Delivery Transformation\nAssess and evolve Tidal Commerce’s current delivery methodologies to incorporate AI-enabled workflows (e.g., AI-assisted development, testing, documentation, analytics, and delivery management)\nDefine and implement best practices for delivering AI-enabled and AI-first projects at scale\nIdentify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, velocity, and quality using AI tools and automation\nPartner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery leadership to pilot and operationalize new AI-driven delivery models\nEstablish repeatable playbooks, standards, and governance for AI delivery across teams\nMentor delivery leads, architects, and consultants on applying AI responsibly and effectively in project delivery\nSales & Pre-Sales Enablement\nPartner with Sales and Leadership to shape AI transformation offerings and value propositions\nParticipate in pre-sales activities including discovery sessions, solution design, estimates, and proposals\nHelp qualify AI opportunities by assessing client readiness, data maturity, and organizational fit\nContribute to thought leadership, case studies, and internal enablement materials related to AI delivery and transformation\nClient Delivery & AI Transformation Leadership\nLead or oversee AI transformation programs for mid-market and enterprise clients, from discovery through implementation and scaling\nTranslate business objectives into pragmatic AI use cases with clear ROI, feasibility, and delivery plans\nEnsure AI solutions are production-ready, scalable, secure, and aligned with client operating models\nAct as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across business, technology, and leadership teams\nGuide clients through change management considerations related to AI adoption, including process, skills, and governance\nRequired Experience & Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in technology delivery, digital transformation, or consulting roles, with hands-on leadership in AI-driven initiatives\n Demonstrated experience delivering AI or advanced data-driven solutions in production at mid-market or enterprise scale\nStrong understanding of modern AI concepts and applications, including (but not limited to):Machine learning and predictive analytics\nGenerative AI and LLM-based solutions\nAI integration within digital platforms, workflows, and enterprise systems\n\nExperience leading cross-functional delivery teams (engineering, data, product, design, change management)\nProven ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured AI solutions with measurable outcomes\nStrong client-facing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and executives\nExperience working in consulting or professional services environments is strongly preferred\nNice to Have\nExperience delivering AI initiatives within commerce, digital platforms, or enterprise SaaS ecosystems\nFamiliarity with modern cloud platforms and AI ecosystems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)\nExposure to AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI practices\nExperience supporting sales cycles, including solutioning and executive presentations\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSales teams are better equipped to scope, position, and sell AI transformation initiatives\nPartnered with Sales to land and deliver AI transformation projects for new clients within the first year\nTidal Commerce delivery teams are measurably more efficient and scalable due to AI-enabled processes and tooling\nAI engagements consistently move beyond experimentation into production with clear client value\nClients view Tidal Commerce as a credible, pragmatic AI transformation partner-not just an implementation vendor\nWhy Join Tidal Commerce\nOpportunity to shape and lead AI delivery at a growing, entrepreneurial consultancy\nDirect influence on both internal transformation and high-impact client programs\nWork with mid-market and enterprise clients on meaningful, real-world AI initiatives\nCollaborative, low-ego culture with room to build, experiment, and lead\nTidal Commerce is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Tidal welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. 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