Director, Forward-Deployed AI Engineering

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a senior leader to head a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded across business functions. You will partner with domain leaders to map workflows, surface high-value AI opportunities, and translate problems into deliverable use cases.

You will guide the design and deployment of AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, while coaching rapid prototyping and iterative delivery in short sprints.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, or related leadership.
• Experience managing technical teams and delivering AI or automation projects.
• Hands-on capability to review designs and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proven track record deploying AI/workflow solutions in business settings.
• Preferred: Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded in business functions.
• Partner with Domain Leaders to surface high-value AI opportunities.
• Translate business problems into scoped use cases with deliverables.
• Guide AI solution design using Microsoft AI, RAG, and automation tooling.
• Coach rapid prototyping, user testing, and iterative delivery in sprints.
• Define operating models, playbooks, and delivery standards.
• Ensure user adoption and track post-deployment feedback.
• Shape engagement models, assets, and business-impact metrics.
• Bridge stakeholders, data teams, and platform partners.
• Provide executive updates on progress, risks, adoption, and tradeoffs.
• Scale FDE practice for Lenovo Solutions & Services Group AI transformation.

Skills

AI Solution Development

Team Leadership

Microsoft AI Platforms

Technical Consulting

User Adoption Strategies

Tools

Copilot Studio

Azure OpenAI

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Automation Tooling

Job description

Lenovo is seeking a senior leader to head a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded across business functions. You will partner with domain leaders to map workflows, surface high-value AI opportunities, and translate problems into deliverable use cases.

You will guide the design and deployment of AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, while coaching rapid prototyping and iterative delivery in short sprints.