Director- Applied AI & Machine Learning (SME)

📋 Description

• Set direction as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor for clients, shaping AI/ML
• Partner with sales and account teams to drive qualification, strategy, and deal closure for AI/ML
• Own technical discoveries with clients to translate business priorities into winning Data & AI
• Design and present AI/ML solutions that articulate business value, feasibility, and ROI.
• Provide executive-level Azure depth to influence stakeholders from practitioners to C-level
• Lead pre-sales and delivery advisory efforts, mentoring architects and data scientists for solution

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in Data Science, AI, Data, or Analytics in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading pre-sales or client-facing engagements (discovery, design, exec
• Deep hands-on Microsoft Data & AI in Azure Data Services, Azure AI, Synapse/Fabric, Databricks
• Ability to translate complex tech into clear business value for technical and non-technical
• Demonstrated 1M$+ deal success partnering with sales to drive pipeline and close deals.
• Executive presence with experience engaging C-suite as a trusted technical advisor.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible, virtual-first work location.
• 401(K) with match up to 50% of 6% contributions.
• Generous PTO plus 9 holidays and 2 personal days.
• Medical options with vision and dental coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave, Healthcare FSA/HSA, Dependent Care FSA.
• $67 monthly tech/home office allowance.