Director, AI & HPC Solution Architecture (Customer Facing)

VC5 Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VC5 Consulting in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the technical sales cycle for Earth data and advanced technology solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure HPC and AI workloads and ensure offerings meet market demands.

The role emphasizes translating customer feedback into portfolio enhancements, crafting proposals and cost models, and collaborating with sales, engineering, and product management to drive solution viability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 10+ years in solution architecture, tech consulting, tech sales, or HPC/cloud.
• Strong HPC and AI infrastructure knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Experience with proposals, RFPs, costing, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical sales cycle from opportunity qualification to contract signature, enhancing customer confidence.
• Design scalable, secure solutions for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and managed services.
• Translate market feedback into actionable portfolio enhancements and technical standards to align with customer needs.
• Collaborate with various teams including sales, engineering, and product management to ensure solution viability.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical consulting

Technical sales

HPC infrastructure

AI infrastructure

Proposal writing

RFP responses

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related scientific field

Job description

This role is focused on leading the technical sales cycle for a prominent organization in the Earth data and advanced technology sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions tailored for scientific and AI workloads. Your expertise will directly influence customer confidence and the overall success of the company's offerings, ensuring they meet market demands and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical sales cycle from opportunity qualification to contract signature, enhancing customer confidence.
• Design scalable, secure solutions for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and managed services.
• Translate market feedback into actionable portfolio enhancements and technical standards to align with customer needs.
• Collaborate with various teams including sales, engineering, and product management to ensure solution viability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related scientific field.
• At least 10 years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, technical sales, or HPC/cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of HPC and AI infrastructure, with hands-on experience in relevant technologies.
• Experience with proposal writing, RFP responses, solution costing, and financial modeling.
• Location: Houston, TX 77072

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of technology and data solutions, where your expertise will shape the future of sustainable practices. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative projects and collaborate with innovative minds.