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We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.\nYour day at NTT DATA\nAs an AI Solution Architect at NTT Data, you will play a critical role in driving AI-led growth and transformation across a designated mega account or regional portfolio within the Financial Services and Retail sectors.\nYou will work closely with Client Partners, Sales, Industry Leaders, and senior stakeholders to shape, position, and scale next-generation AI solutions aligned to enterprise AI strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive clients, you will translate complex business challenges into impactful AI-enabled outcomes, while serving as a visible voice on AI innovation and responsible AI adoption for both clients and internal teams.\nKey responsibilities:\nDefine, own, and execute the AI go-to-market strategy for assigned mega accounts or regional portfolios within Financial Services and Retail.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders.\nIdentify, qualify, and shape AI transformation opportunities aligned to client priorities and industry trends.\nDevelop compelling AI value propositions, business cases, and solution narratives that address industry-specific challenges.\nPartner with Client Partners, Sales teams, and Industry Leaders to originate, position, and close AI-driven engagements.\nLead 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.\nLead executive-level presales activities including opportunity shaping, solution design, and proposal positioning.\nDrive AI pipeline growth, revenue performance, and commercial success across assigned accounts.\nContribute 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.\nEnsure responsible AI principles - including security, governance, transparency, and human oversight - are embedded into opportunity framing and solution design.\nOperate effectively within a matrixed organization, collaborating across business, delivery, and leadership teams.\nTo thrive in this role, you need to have:\nStrong experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies for advanced technology or AI-led solutions.\nDeep understanding of Generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing concepts and real-world use cases.\nProven ability to influence senior executives and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-focused manner.\nA 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.\nExperience leading complex RFP, RFI, and proposal responses, coordinating cross-functional teams, and developing compelling solution narratives and win strategies.\nFamiliarity with leading cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.\nThe ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and growth-oriented environment.\nAcademic qualifications and certifications:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.\nRequired experience:\n8-12 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).\nMinimum of 5 years’ experience leading or co-leading AI, data, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.\nAt least 2 years of hands-on experience working with Generative AI solutions such as large language models, AI agents, or GenAI-enabled applications.\nMinimum 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.\nAt least 2 years of experience supporting or leading presales activities including opportunity identification, solution shaping, proposal development, and executive-level deal reviews.\nDemonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to complex RFP, RFI, and proposal responses, including solution architecture, executive presentations, commercial positioning, and stakeholder management.\nWorkplace type:\nHybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune\nGlobal 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through\nresponsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with\nunmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and\napplication services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move\nconfidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more\nthan 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as\nestablished and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each\nyear in R&D.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT 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.\nThird parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters\nNTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. 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