Forward Deployed Strategist
Nearform
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About the opportunity
Nearform is seeking an experienced professional to join our new AI-focused team that bridges strategic business thinking and deep engineering execution.
In this role, you will help clients determine where to start with AI and automation, shaping the right solutions from initial discovery to production.
This is a hands-on, results-oriented role where you will work closely with client teams, map real-world processes, design AI-enabled workflows alongside forward-deployed engineers, and build convincing business cases.
Between client engagements, you will support new business development, refine our offerings, and help scale the team.
Key responsibilities
- Sit with frontline teams to learn actual operational workflows, workarounds, and unwritten steps.
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and automation while respecting human decision points.
- Partner with forward-deployed engineers to design better ways of working and test practical ideas.
- Own business cases, quantify value, and establish metrics to demonstrate post-launch impact.
- Translate designs into clear implementation plans for engineering teams through to go-live.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to the C-suite, through workshops and presentations.
- Participate in early client conversations and contribute to winning proposals.
- Document methodologies and share knowledge to strengthen the broader team.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in consulting, business analysis, operations improvement, or a similar role.
- Proven track record of mapping and redesigning business processes with real stakeholders.
- Exceptional client-facing communication skills for workshops, interviews, and executive presentations.
- Strong outcomes-oriented mindset focused on measurable business impact rather than output alone.
- Commercial acumen with experience building credible business cases and financial models for CFOs.
- Excellent storytelling abilities to create compelling presentations and leadership updates.
- Builder's mindset capable of using rapid prototyping tools like Claude Cowork, Lovable, or Replit.
- Solid understanding of AI and automation capabilities and limitations without requiring coding skills.
- Strong writing skills to distill messy conversations into actionable documents.
Benefits
- Competitive employee benefits package.
- Flexible working culture to accommodate personal schedules and life priorities.
- The Wellness Hub, offering resources, support, and a confidential advice line for personal and health matters.
Job details
- Location: Client sites as needed.
- Remote/Hybrid status: Flexible working culture.
- Minimum experience: At least 10 years.
About the company
Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers building intelligent digital solutions at pace. We empower developers, enhance digital experiences, and modernize legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI for ambitious enterprises worldwide.
Trusted by leading brands such as Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media O2, and Walmart, our team of 500 experts across 20+ countries combines deep engineering depth with a collaborative, people-first approach to deliver enduring impact.
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