You will join Mantu’s Strategy & AI Transformation team as it launches a new AI strategy consulting business unit dedicated to helping companies make better strategic decisions in a market being reshaped by artificial intelligence. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity within a group generating more than €1 billion in annual turnover: the team is building the business, shaping its offers and delivery standards, developing client relationships, and supporting Mantu’s own transformation.
The business unit advises executive teams and corporate leadership on strategic choices, AI opportunities, operating-model evolution and transformation roadmaps. As a Strategy & AI Transformation Associate, you will contribute across the full value chain: building the business unit, developing opportunities, and delivering high-impact projects for clients.
Your Responsibilities
- Help build the new Strategy & AI Transformation business unit by structuring offers, methods, tools, templates and delivery standards.
- Contribute to the development of the business by identifying strategic and AI-related needs, preparing proposals, and supporting sales conversations with senior client stakeholders.
- Support executive teams and corporate leadership in framing strategic decisions related to AI, business transformation, operating models and adoption.
- Deliver client projects by structuring diagnostics, strategic analyses, target operating models, roadmaps, action plans and implementation plans.
- Prepare and facilitate workshops, executive working sessions and hackathons with business, operational and technical stakeholders.
- Coordinate stakeholders, manage project plans and monitor the progress, quality and impact of deliverables.
- Translate complex AI and technology topics into clear business implications and actionable recommendations for varied audiences.
- Contribute to Mantu’s own transformation and to the growth of the future team by sharing knowledge, improving ways of working and supporting the development of new capabilities.
Your Profile
- Approximately 3 years of experience in strategy consulting within a top-tier strategy consulting firm, or in a strategy role in a corporate environment, investment banking, private equity, or a start-up/scale-up with significant exposure to strategic and operational topics.
- Experience contributing to client-facing strategy, transformation, business development or operating-model projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex questions and turn analysis into clear recommendations.
- Experience with executive presentations, financial or business analysis, and project-management tools; proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong interest in AI transformation and the ability to work effectively with technical experts; experience with generative AI tools. Previous experience in AI implementation / development of use cases with proven success is a plus.
- Academic background from a leading business school or engineering school.
- English fluent. French is a plus.
- Strong communication skills are essential to build credibility with senior stakeholders, facilitate workshops and collaborate in multicultural environments.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, high standards of execution and the ability to take ownership in an environment where the business unit is still being built.
What we offer
- An entrepreneurial opportunity to help launch and shape a new strategy consulting business unit focused on AI.
- The opportunity to contribute to the transformation of an international group generating more than €1 billion in annual turnover, in a market undergoing profound disruption through AI.
- Exposure to executive stakeholders, strategic decisions, business development and end-to-end client delivery.
- An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities
- An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
- A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
- A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
- At Mantu, sustainability is part of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action and make a tangible impact. Every day, our teams bring our ESG commitments to life, from reducing our footprint to driving positive change within our communities. Through our WeCare Together program, you’ll be empowered to design and lead projects that create real social or environmental impact, with the company’s full support.
"Mantu is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics."
