AI Strategist

About Tenex

Tenex is a Chief AI Officer for forward-thinking mid-market & enterprise companies. We’re a full-stack strategic technology partner that helps you identify the highest ROI AI opportunities in your business, set your transformation strategy, and execute through a combination of technology & change management offerings.

Our Core Values

1. We give a shit. We care deeply about all we do. We take pride in our work and are addicted to collecting “Wows” from customers. We sweat the details, see around corners, and are thoughtful in our approach. Excellence isn’t optional—it’s who we are.

2. We take out the trash. No task is beneath us, and no ego is above the work. If something needs doing, we do it—whether or not anyone notices. We do the work to help the team, not to collect personal recognition.

3. We never beat around the bush. Clear communication is kindness. We’re straightforward, open, and timely with our teammates—always direct, always respectful. Nobody should ever have to guess how we feel.

4. We go down the rabbit hole. Then keep going. We constantly seek growth by any means necessary. Curiosity drives us to explore diverse ideas, perspectives, and cultures. "Because we’ve always done it that way" is never an acceptable answer. We actively challenge ourselves and each other to stay inspired, stay curious, and evolve our thinking.

5. We do the right thing. Trust is our most valuable asset—earned slowly, lost instantly. Doing what’s right isn’t negotiable, even when it’s inconvenient, unpopular, or costly. Integrity guides every decision we make, without exception.

6. We operate like Navy SEALs. Greatness doesn’t happen between 9 and 5. We willingly invest nights and weekends—not for optics or politics, but because genuine impact demands commitment. We work hard because our mission deserves nothing less.

7. We share feedback. We listen to feedback. Feedback is our fastest path to excellence. We invite candid critique, meet it with curiosity—not ego—and act on it immediately. Every critique is a chance to level up ourselves and our teammates, so we default to collaboration, assume positive intent, and treat every interaction as a two‑way learning opportunity.

The job in a sentence

Be the voice of our client—translate their goals into reality by uncovering bottlenecks and inefficiencies, aligning stakeholders, and executing change‑management and software‑implementation plans that unlock AI‑driven leverage.

What you’ll do

• AI Strategy Audits - Lead 2‑ to 4‑week diagnostic engagements to map workflows, quantify pain points, surface data assets, and prioritize the highest‑ROI use‑cases for AI. Deliver an executive‑ready audit that ranks opportunities by impact × effort and includes a phased roadmap.

• Product‑Strategy Sprints - When a pain point is known but the path forward isn’t, orchestrate a focused deep dive—customer interviews, data capture, product management, rapid prototyping, and implementation planning—to converge on a solution the client can green‑light in weeks, not quarters.

• Workflow Automation & Build - Pair with Forward‑Deployed Engineers to stand up automated or AI‑driven workflows using off‑the‑shelf SaaS, low‑code platforms, or Tenex’s internal tools.

• Change Management & Enablement - Design and run training workshops that turn “cool demo” into daily habit. Measure adoption, iterate on UX, and equip champions inside the client org to sustain momentum.

• Stakeholder Management - Engage directly with C‑suite executives, line‑of‑business owners, and end‑users to keep objectives clear, risks surfaced, and value creation undeniable.

• Thought Leadership - Feed field insights back into Tenex Labs, publish playbooks, and speak at industry events to cement Tenex as the “McKinsey for AI.”

Ideal Skill Set

• Communication skills of a top strategic seller. Confident orator, active listener, consultative relationship-builder.

• Your oven (IQ) burns hot, but your fire (motivation) burns even hotter.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver

• Comfortable exploring new technologies and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment

• Ability to translate executive-level problems into structured AI solutions with measurable ROI.

• Fluent working with both executives and engineers; can bridge business strategy and technical execution.

• Execution-oriented: turns ambiguity into outcomes and builds repeatable playbooks.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience in management consulting and/or early stage startups

• Experience managing client engagements

• Experience managing a team of engineers

Compensation & benefits

Earn between $100,000 and $200,000 annually, with opportunities for further upside tied to your output.

• Ownership: The more you contribute, the more you earn. Your ceiling is limited only by your output, creativity, and ambition.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision provided

• Vacation policy: Take what you need vacation policy

• In-Office, NYC-based: Work from our beautiful office in the heart of New York City, surrounded by a team of your peers.

• World-class team: Join a collective of the world's best engineers, designers, and creators, each driven to do their life's most important work.