About the Role
NTT DATA is seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to driving AI-led growth and transformation within designated mega accounts or regional portfolios, with a specific focus on the Financial Services and Retail sectors. The AI Solution Architect will collaborate with Client Partners, Sales teams, Industry Leaders, and senior stakeholders to conceptualize, position, and scale AI solutions aligned with enterprise AI strategies. This position requires acting as a trusted advisor to executive clients, translating business challenges into AI-enabled outcomes, and advocating for AI innovation and responsible AI adoption both externally and internally.
NTT DATA is a global leader in business and technology services, focused on accelerating client success and making a positive societal impact through responsible innovation. The company offers capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, and security, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, own, and execute the AI go-to-market strategy for assigned mega accounts or regional portfolios within the Financial Services and Retail sectors.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders at client organizations.
- Identify, qualify, and shape AI transformation opportunities aligned with 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 executive-level presales activities, including opportunity shaping, solution design, and proposal positioning.
- Drive AI pipeline growth, achieve revenue targets, and ensure commercial success across assigned client accounts.
- Ensure responsible AI principles, including security, governance, transparency, and human oversight, are embedded in opportunity framing and solution design.
- Operate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure, fostering collaboration across business, delivery, and leadership teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in 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 their applications.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and communicate complex technical concepts in a business-focused manner.
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of shaping, positioning, and closing high-value technology engagements.
- Familiarity with leading cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and growth-oriented environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
- 8-12 years of professional experience in consulting, professional services, or industry roles, with significant client-facing responsibility and leadership exposure.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or co-leading AI, data, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI solutions, including large language models, AI agents, or GenAI-enabled applications.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience within industry verticals such as Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing & Commercial, Automotive, Healthcare & Life Sciences, or Public Sector.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting or leading presales activities, including opportunity identification, solution shaping, proposal development, and executive-level deal reviews.
Required Skills
- AI go-to-market strategy development and execution.
- Expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
- Influencing senior executives and business-focused communication.
- Commercial acumen and experience in closing high-value engagements.
- Proficiency with Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud platforms.
- AI pipeline growth and understanding of responsible AI principles.
- Collaboration within matrixed organizations.
- AI solution design, value proposition development, business case creation, and solution narrative articulation.
- Presales activities, including opportunity identification and solution shaping.
- Experience with Large Language Models, AI Agents, and GenAI-enabled applications.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time, hybrid working position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. NTT DATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive global culture.
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