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AI Solution Architect

NTT DATA
Riyadh, KSA
Full-time
Senior · 8–12 years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Key responsibilities:

  • Define, own, and execute the AI go‐to‐market strategy for assigned mega accounts or regional portfolios within Financial Services and Retail.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with C‐suite and senior executive stakeholders.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape AI transformation opportunities aligned to client priorities and industry trends.
  • Develop compelling AI value propositions, business cases, and solution narratives that address industry‐specific challenges.
  • Partner with Client Partners, Sales teams, and Industry Leaders to originate, position, and close AI‐driven engagements.
  • Lead and coordinate RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses for AI opportunities, including solution strategy, win themes, proposal development, executive presentations, and stakeholder alignment to maximize deal success.
  • Lead executive‐level presales activities including opportunity shaping, solution design, and proposal positioning.
  • Drive AI pipeline growth, revenue performance, and commercial success across assigned accounts.
  • Contribute to account growth planning and AI sales strategy by identifying new market opportunities, developing pursuit strategies, and positioning differentiated AI solutions that align to client business objectives.
  • Ensure responsible AI principles — including security, governance, transparency, and human oversight — are embedded into opportunity framing and solution design.
  • Operate effectively within a matrixed organization, collaborating across business, delivery, and leadership teams.
  • To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • Strong experience developing and executing go‐to‐market strategies for advanced technology or AI‐led solutions.
  • Deep understanding of Generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing concepts and real‐world use cases.
  • Proven ability to influence senior executives and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business‐focused manner.
  • A strong commercial mindset with a proven track record of identifying, shaping, positioning, and closing high-value AI or technology engagements, including executive-level opportunity pursuits and proposal leadership.
  • Experience leading complex RFP, RFI, and proposal responses, coordinating cross-functional teams, and developing compelling solution narratives and win strategies.
  • Familiarity with leading cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • The ability to operate effectively in a fast‐paced, matrixed, and growth‐oriented environment.
  • Academic qualifications and certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.

Required experience:

  • 8–12 years of professional experience in consulting, professional services, or industry roles, including significant client‐facing responsibility and progressive leadership exposure (e.g., people, program, or account leadership).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading or co‐leading AI, data, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • At least 2 years of hands‐on experience working with Generative AI solutions such as large language models, AI agents, or GenAI‐enabled applications.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience within one or more industry verticals such as Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing & Commercial, Automotive, Healthcare & Life Sciences, or Public Sector, demonstrated through delivery, account ownership, or solution leadership.
  • At least 2 years of experience supporting or leading presales activities including opportunity identification, solution shaping, proposal development, and executive‐level deal reviews.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to complex RFP, RFI, and proposal responses, including solution architecture, executive presentations, commercial positioning, and stakeholder management.
  • Workplace type:
  • Hybrid Working
  • About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
  • Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
  • responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
  • unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
  • application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
  • confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
  • than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
  • established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
  • year in R&D.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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