Senior AI Solutions Strategist — Higher Education

CDW group; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW seeks a Senior Strategist to drive adoption of Gemini for Education and Google AI Pro for Education across North America’s Higher Education sector. You will engage CIOs and CTOs with executive-level pre-sales demonstrations and strategic AI roadmaps, delivering virtual and in-person sessions.

You will partner with CDW and Google teams to shape GTM strategies, govern AI deployments, and present at industry conferences. Expect travel up to 50% and a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years in HiEd IT or 9+ years in relevant field
• Experience engaging with CIOs/CTOs and senior IT leadership
• Deep familiarity with HiEd enterprise IT systems (AD, SSO, SIS, LMS)
• Proven ability to manage enterprise AI initiatives and governance

Responsibilities

• Deliver executive-level presentations and pre-sales demonstrations to HiEd CIOs/CTOs
• Design strategic AI deployment roadmaps for Gemini for Education and Google AI Pro for Education
• Develop compelling value propositions and technical use cases for senior Higher Education IT leadership
• Build consultative relationships with CIOs, CTOs, IT governance bodies, and policymakers
• Stay updated on Gemini for Education and Google AI Pro; maintain relevant certifications
• Represent CDW at industry conferences and lead executive briefings
• Provide expert technical consultation to support complex pre-sales processes
• Coordinate strategic planning sessions for HiEd IT leadership

Skills

Executive presentations

Pre-sales consulting

AI strategy

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CDW seeks a Senior Strategist to drive adoption of Gemini for Education and Google AI Pro for Education across North America’s Higher Education sector. You will engage CIOs and CTOs with executive-level pre-sales demonstrations and strategic AI roadmaps, delivering virtual and in-person sessions.

You will partner with CDW and Google teams to shape GTM strategies, govern AI deployments, and present at industry conferences. Expect travel up to 50% and a dynamic, client-focused environment.