Associate Client Solutions Director Digital AI Platforms St Louis MO

World Wide Technology; United States; On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

World Wide Technology seeks an Associate Client Solutions Director to lead delivery of strategic digital and AI programs, strengthen client relationships, and grow footprint in key accounts. The ACSD (St.

Louis based) will partner with client stakeholders and lead WWT teams spanning software engineering, AI/ML engineering, design, and product to shape and execute the right solution. This is a technical leadership role, with credibility in technical conversations with Director- and VP-level

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience in digital client leadership.
• 3+ years in director level client-facing roles.
• Proven high-value client relationships.
• Experience with AI/Digital transformation programs.
• Experience with P&L and budget responsibility.
• Experience in digital consultancy or technology-led agency.
• Strong presentation and strategic recommendation skills.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Technical delivery credibility.
• Travel willingness and location near St. Louis area.

Responsibilities

• Own key client relationships and drive account growth.
• Lead program strategy and technical solutions.
• Act as financial lead and ensure profit targets.
• Guide delivery teams and report progress.
• Coordinate across engineering, design, data, AI, cloud.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities with clients.
• Collaborate with sales on proposals and negotiations.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic delivery

Public speaking

Digital transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

P&L management

Proposal/pitching

Solutions architecture

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

What will you be doing?

The Digital & AI Platforms organization at World Wide Technology is hiring an Associate Client Solutions Director (ACSD) to lead delivery of strategic digital and AI programs, build and strengthen client relationships, and grow our footprint in key accounts.

The ACSD (St. Louis based) will partner with client stakeholders in both business and technology roles, and lead WWT teams spanning software engineering, AI/ML engineering, design, and product, among others, to shape and execute the right solution. Success means profitable engagements, long‑lasting client relationships, and outcomes that earn the next opportunity.

This is a technical leadership role. ACSDs have come up through engineering, architecture, or technical delivery, and stay credible in technical conversations with Director- and VP-level technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Own key client relationships and foster trusted partnerships to drive client satisfaction of current programs and ongoing account growth

• Build and grow partnerships with clients (VP/Director level) across both business leadership and engineering/technology leadership
• Define and oversee client relationship management within the program team
• Join sales team to close opportunities through functions such as proposal strategy, pitch approach, contract writing, and negotiation strategy
• Partner with Sales to navigate the client organization to build new relationships, broaden areas of impact, and open doors to new opportunities
• Operate as the ultimate business and technical consultant to the client, bringing industry expertise and thought leadership

Overseeing Delivery Team to execute profitable engagements that create value for both the clients and WWT, with meaningful business outcomes

• Own the program strategy and shape the technical solutions we provide to our clients
• Serve as the primary account‑level financial lead and hold accountability in meeting profit expectations and growth goals
• Guide delivery teams in reporting and delivery updates, ensuring the client recognizes the value of the work, and escalations are made as needed
• Coach and mentor program leads and drive team health

Serving as the lead of the client program, taking accountability for account health and business performance

• Operate as the day‑to‑day lead of the client program, and coordinate and elevate within WWT as needed
• Provide regular status and financial reporting to WWT leadership
• Lead and coordinate across internal organizational lines — engineering, design, data, AI, cloud — ensuring we present as one unified team to the client

Identify and pursue opportunities that create additional value for clients and WWT

• Proactively identify opportunities for new projects and pursue those, through defining a clear proposal, navigating the client’s organization to pitch to key buyers, leading a pursuit team, and more
• Identify new ways to align WWT offerings to support the client’s strategic goals

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience, including 3+ years as a Digital Account Director, Digital Project Director or client‑facing technical consultant at the Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Earlier career experience as a technical lead, software engineer, solutions architect, or applicable role.
• Proven track record of establishing and growing high‑value relationships and partnerships with customers.
• Experience presenting/pitching strategic recommendations and complex concepts.
• Experience leading digital transformation programs such as AI/ML and GenAI, data platforms and analytics, custom software development (web, mobile, APIs, microservices), and modernization of legacy systems.
• Highly skilled at leading diverse cross‑functional teams to create, implement and evolve technical solutions to drive tangible, measurable client results.
• Working knowledge of modern software delivery.
• Experience working at a digital consultancy, software product company, or technology‑led agency.
• Held responsibility for project financials/budget and understanding P&L.

Working conditions

• Travel as needed to client and WWT sites (approximately 15% or less)
• Located in or near St. Louis, MO

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Organizational Relationships

• This position reports to the Senior Client Solutions Director within the digital organization.

Salary range: $134,000 to $168,000 annually (actual amount varies). Variable incentive compensation may be available.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401(k) with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Remote

Yes