Principal Consultant, AI Presales

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Singapore is seeking a Presale AI Lead to drive solutioning and client engagement for their Data & AI offerings. The role involves collaborating with clients to apply AI solutions, developing tailored proposals, leading discovery sessions, and partnering with sales on strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in data analytics, a degree in a related field, and strong communication skills. This role is pivotal in bridging technology and business in the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in data analytics, AI, or related domains.
• At least 3 years in a presales or client-facing technical role.
• Experience in consulting, technology services, or enterprise solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to apply AI solutions to business challenges.
• Develop tailored proposals and architecture aligned with client needs.
• Lead discovery sessions and workshops with clients and teams.
• Partner with sales teams to shape go-to-market strategies.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Analytics tools

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Client-first mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Presale AI Lead, you will drive solutioning, strategy, and client engagement for our Data & AI offerings. This role bridges technology and business, partnering with sales and delivery teams to translate complex AI capabilities into practical, high-value client solutions.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with clients to understand business challenges and identify opportunities to apply AI, data, and analytics solutions.
• Develop tailored solution proposals, architectures, and proof-of-concept designs aligned with client needs and strategic objectives.
• Lead AI-focused discovery sessions, demos, and workshops with clients and internal teams.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value propositions for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Presales Strategy & Support

• Partner with sales and account teams to shape go-to-market strategies for AI and data-driven solutions.
• Lead the creation of RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and presentations for AI solution bids.
• Work closely with delivery and engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to enhance positioning.

Thought Leadership & Advocacy

• Represent the organization in client briefings, industry events, and internal innovation sessions as an AI thought leader.
• Develop use cases, frameworks, and accelerators that showcase the organization’s AI capabilities and methodologies.
• Mentor internal teams on presales excellence and data/AI solutioning approaches.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, AI, or related domains, with at least 3 years in a presales or client-facing technical role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and analytics tools.
• Proven ability to craft AI solution architectures, business cases, and demos.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both executives and technical audiences.
• Experience in consulting, technology services, or enterprise solution environments preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a client-first mindset.
• Confident communicator able to simplify complex AI topics.
• Collaborative team player who thrives at the intersection of business and technology.
• Passionate about innovation, storytelling, and driving measurable business impact through AI.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.