As an AI Director with NTT DATA’s Data and Artificial Intelligence practice, you will lead a talented team of AI professionals, ensure successful project execution in a client-facing role, and contribute to business growth through your expertise in AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the delivery of AI projects within the practice, ensuring they meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the AI practice, aligning with overall business objectives.

• Mentor and guide AI teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain best practices for AI project management, including methodologies, tools, and standards.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and GenAI.

• Ensure the technical quality of AI solutions, including architecture, design, and implementation.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technologies and integrate relevant innovations into the practice.

• Participate in presales activities, including client presentations, proposal development, and solution demonstrations.

• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to identify new opportunities and develop AI solutions that meet client needs.

• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their business challenges and proposing tailored AI solutions.

• Develop and present compelling AI use cases and success stories to highlight the value of AI solutions to prospective clients.

• Scope, plan, and manage complex AI projects from inception to completion.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business analysts, to deliver comprehensive AI solutions.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and experimentation.

• Drive the development of frameworks, capabilities, and features for the AI practice, enhancing the overall quality and impact of AI solutions.

• Engage with clients at all levels to understand their AI needs and business objectives.

• Provide strategic advice and thought leadership on AI initiatives, helping clients leverage AI to drive business value.

• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction by delivering high-quality AI solutions that meet or exceed client expectations while maintaining a utilization of 50% or greater.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading in projects that focused on one or more of the following areas:

  • Predictive Analytics

  • Data Design

  • Generative AI

  • AI/ML

  • ML Ops

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in presales activities, technical leadership, and AI strategy

• Ability to travel at least 25%.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrates sound judgment with minimal support from practice executives through structured problem identification, mitigation, and resolution.

• Exhibits strong teamwork, consistently performing as a dependable team member with an excellent work ethic.

• Maintains a flexible "can-do" attitude and a commitment to success.

• Professional verbal and written communication.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $187,875 - $313,125. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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