ADAPTOVATE
is a management consulting firm helping organisations stay ahead of change by building the capability to adapt, innovate and lead in dynamic markets.
We work with clients around the world to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful transformation, increasingly using AI and emerging technologies to create practical business value.
As a
Senior Consultant
, you will play a key role in helping clients solve complex business problems, develop and implement practical AI-enabled solutions, and drive the transformation required to make those solutions successful.
You will work directly with senior client stakeholders, lead project workstreams and teams, and help move engagements from
problem definition through analysis, solution design, testing, implementation and adoption
.
This is not a role where the work stops at strategy or recommendations. We are looking for someone who combines
strong consulting capability, a builder mindset, business judgement and client leadership
.
You will also contribute to growing ADAPTOVATE by building trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities within existing accounts, and supporting proposals, pitches and new business opportunities.
What will you be doing?
Partner with client leaders to understand strategic priorities, diagnose complex business problems and identify opportunities for meaningful business improvement, including through AI.
Structure ambiguous problems, lead analysis and translate insights into clear recommendations, practical solutions and actions.
Design, prototype, build and test AI-enabled solutions, workflows and process improvements, working closely with client and technical teams.
Translate business needs into practical AI use cases, solution concepts, implementation roadmaps and measurable business outcomes.
Guide teams through testing, iteration and implementation, using client and user feedback to improve solutions.
Help clients move successful solutions beyond prototypes into adoption, scaling and sustainable business transformation.
Lead major consulting workstreams or smaller engagements, managing scope, deliverables, milestones, risks, quality and stakeholder expectations.
Facilitate workshops, executive discussions and working sessions to align stakeholders, solve problems and move decisions forward.
Communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly,



translating options and trade-offs into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
Work across business and technical teams to ensure solutions are practical, commercially relevant and appropriate for the client's environment.
Coach and develop Consultants and Associates, providing direction, feedback and support throughout engagements.
Build trusted client relationships, identify opportunities to expand our impact, and contribute to proposals, pitches and business development activities.
Contribute to developing ADAPTOVATE's AI capabilities, consulting methods, offerings and knowledge.
What is ADAPTOVATE looking for?
We are looking for someone who combines
solid consulting skills, practical AI and technology experience, a builder mindset and the ability to turn business challenges into measurable outcomes
.
You will typically have
8+ years of relevant professional experience
, including significant client-facing delivery experience across areas such as:
Technology or digital consulting
AI, data or product-related roles with strong business and client exposure
Business or technology transformation
Management consulting with strong exposure to AI, technology or solution delivery
Operating model, process improvement or operational transformation
You should also demonstrate:
Strong strategic, analytical and structured problem-solving skills
The ability to bring clarity and direction to complex and ambiguous business problems
A builder mindset with a willingness to develop, test and improve solutions rather than stopping at recommendations
Practical experience using AI or technology to solve real business problems
The ability to connect AI and emerging technologies to measurable business outcomes
Experience leading consulting engagements or major workstreams from problem definition through implementation and adoption
Strong senior stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Confidence facilitating workshops, executive discussions and decision-making sessions
The ability to work effectively across both business and technical stakeholders




The ability to translate technical ideas and trade-offs into clear business language
Strong project leadership, including managing scope, priorities, risks, dependencies and team delivery
Experience coaching and developing junior consultants and client teams
Strong commercial awareness and an interest in account growth and business development
Experience identifying opportunities within existing clients and helping turn them into current work
Experience contributing to proposals, pitches, statements of work or commercial discussions
Ownership, adaptability and comfort working in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Willingness to travel as required
We are not looking for a pure technologist or a traditional strategy consultant who simply uses AI tools.
We are looking for someone who can
understand the business problem, lead the build with the client, move solutions into implementation and drive the transformation around them.
What does ADAPTOVATE offer?
Competitive compensation package, including an annual performance-based bonus
A significant Employee Value Proposition (EVP) budget supporting personal wellbeing, professional development, training or visits to our global offices
A clearly defined career path tailored to individual aspirations and development priorities
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Referral Programme
Opportunities to work with colleagues and clients across Australia, Singapore, the US, Canada and Europe
The opportunity to help shape how ADAPTOVATE develops and delivers AI-enabled business transformation for clients
At ADAPTOVATE, Senior Consultants are expected to do more than analyse problems and provide recommendations.
You will help clients
understand their challenges, lead the analysis, build and test practical solutions, drive implementation and create lasting transformation
.
Join ADAPTOVATE and help clients
build practical AI solutions and turn them into real business transformation.
ADAPTOVATE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including reviewing applications and assessment responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are made by people. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Senior Forward Deployed Ai Consultant | Sydney
🏢 ADAPTOVATE
📍 Sydney