AI Solution Architect

NTT Limited; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an AI Solution Architect to drive AI-led growth across designated mega accounts in Financial Services and Retail. You will translate business challenges into AI-enabled outcomes, shape solution narratives, and coordinate with Client Partners, Sales, and Industry Leaders to create compelling propositions.

Based in a hybrid role, you will lead presales activities, develop value propositions, and ensure responsible AI principles are embedded in opportunity framing and design.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or industry roles with client-facing responsibility and leadership.
• At least 5 years leading AI, data, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience with Generative AI solutions (LLMs, AI agents, GenAI apps).
• At least 5 years in one or more industry verticals (Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Automotive, Healthcare, Public Sector).
• At least 2 years supporting presales activities including opportunity identification and executive-level deal reviews.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the AI go-to-market strategy for mega accounts or regional portfolios.
• Build relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and shape AI transformation opportunities aligned to client priorities.

Skills

Client-facing

Presales

AI/GenAI

Solution architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RFP/RFI responses

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. 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. Your day at NTT DATA As 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. You 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.

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.

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.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.

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.

Is innovation part of your DNA?

Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society?

Join our growing global NTT family and you’ll be part of the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). We’ve combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future.

We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it’s key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future.

You’ll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!