Director, Applied AI & ML Solutions

3Cloud; United States; On-site; USD 168,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

401(K) with match

PTO + holidays

Medical plan options

Vision and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Healthcare FSA/HSA

Home office allowance

Bonus eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

3Cloud is seeking a Director of Applied AI & Machine Learning to lead pre-sales and define end-to-end Data & AI solutions on Azure for enterprise clients in the United States. The role requires seasoned expertise in AI, data, and analytics, with a track record of executive engagements and deal closure.

The candidate will mentor architects, shape solution architectures, and drive thought leadership aligned to Microsoft offerings, while ensuring security, governance, and best practices across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science, AI, data, or analytics within enterprise environments.
• Proven pre-sales or client-facing technical engagements with executive audiences.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Data & AI on Azure (Data Services, AI, Synapse, Fabric, Databricks).
• Ability to translate complex tech into clear business value narratives.

Responsibilities

• Set direction as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor for AI/ML on Microsoft platform.
• Collaborate with sales to qualify opportunities and close deals for AI/ML engagements.
• Own technical discoveries, translate business priorities into Data & AI architectures.
• Present AI/ML solutions with ROI, feasibility, and business outcomes.
• Mentor architects and data scientists for solution consistency and governance.

Skills

Data Science

AI

Data Analytics

Executive Communication

Tools

Azure Data Services

Azure AI

Synapse/Fabric

Databricks on Azure

Job description

3Cloud is seeking a Director of Applied AI & Machine Learning to lead pre-sales and define end-to-end Data & AI solutions on Azure for enterprise clients in the United States. The role requires seasoned expertise in AI, data, and analytics, with a track record of executive engagements and deal closure.

The candidate will mentor architects, shape solution architectures, and drive thought leadership aligned to Microsoft offerings, while ensuring security, governance, and best practices across