Solutions Managing Director, AI Tech Strategy & Consulting

World Wide Technology, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Solutions Managing Director for AI Tech Strategy & Consulting. This senior role advises C-suite leaders and shapes AI strategy, governance, and delivery across industries.

You’ll lead workshops, close multi-million engagements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed cutting-edge AI tooling into client solutions. You will drive business development, expand AI offerings, and mentor senior managers while staying ahead of GenAI, LLMs, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology consulting, strategy, and enterprise AI.
• At least 5 years in senior consulting leadership (Director+).
• Proven record closing $5M+ engagements and managing $10M+ portfolios.
• Deep experience advising Fortune 500 on AI strategy and digital transformation.
• Hands-on AI tooling across the AI lifecycle and delivery.
• Experience with at least one major industry vertical.

Responsibilities

• Connect AI solution domains to strengthen end-to-end client messaging and delivery.
• Shape and close high‑impact AI engagements across enterprise clients.
• Infuse AI tooling into WWT solutions and execution.
• Lead executive workshops and AI maturity assessments.

Skills

Executive presence

Commercial instincts

Leadership

Communication

AI strategy

AI governance

MLOps

GenAI/LLMs

Industry vertical experience

Fortune 500 advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

AI/cloud certifications

Tools

GenAI tooling

LLMs

RAG architecture

MLOps

Data architecture

Job description

Solutions Managing Director, AI Tech Strategy & Consulting

#26-1480

Remote - Nationwide, United States

Eligible Work Locations

Remote - Nationwide , United States

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distributions capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Whatisthe Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increaseprofitabilityand growth. Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, deliveryexcellenceand engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technicalknow-howto develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.

Position Overview:

The Solutions Managing Director of AI Tech Strategy & Consulting serves as a senior client advisor, business & tech builder and connector , and thought leader within the Solutions practice. This role is accountable for :

• C onnecting specific solution domains to strengthen the end-to-end AI Solutions client messaging, offerings, solutioning & delivery capabilities in addition, bring market competitiveness and intelligence from the fast-paced changing AI and Tech landscape . The domains include but are not limited to: Security, Cloud, Digital & Data, Digital Work space , Data Center and Cloud .
• S haping and closing high-impact AI Tech engagements across enterprise clients, driving measurable business outcomes through responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.
• Working across teams to infuse leverage of AI tooling into WWT solutions and execution.

The MD operates at the intersection of business and technology — translating complex AI capabilities into boardroom-level strategies, driving engagement across multidisciplinary teams, and building trusted C-suite relationships that generate sustained revenue and long-term client partnerships.

T his role sits at the forefront of one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time . We are looking for leaders who not only advise, but who actively shape how enterprise organizations adopt it responsibly, at scale, and with lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the trusted AI advisor to C-suite and senior technology leaders (CEO, CTO, CDO, CAIO), translating ambiguous business challenges into structured AI roadmaps
• Drive executive workshops, AI maturity assessments, and operating model design for enterprise clients across industries
• Be the Client Executive Sponsor for strategic and complex AI programs.

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Lead pursuit strategy for AI-focused engagements — including RFP responses, orals, and executive presentations
• Partner with the AI sales teams to support build of new AI pipeline.
• Partner with the appropriate WWT teams to develop co-sell motions and joint go-to-market strategies

AI Practice & Thought Leadership

• Evol v e WWT’s AI service offerings, methodologies, and frameworks — contributing to practice-wide IP, accelerators, and delivery assets
• Represent WWT externally through speaking engagements, published POVs, industry panels, etc.
• Stay at the forefront of AI developments (GenAI, A gentic AI, AI G overnance, MLOps ) and translate emerging trends into client-relevant insights and WWT solutions
• Mentor and develop senior managers and directors; contribute to recruiting, performance management, and talent strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Solutions

• Collaborate with other practice leaders (Cloud, Data, Security, Digital Workspace, Automation, Networking, Data Center ) to develop integrated, end-to-end AI transformation offerings
• Contribute to firm strategy discussions on market positioning, competitive differentiation, and investment priorities in AI

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in technology consulting, strategy, and/or enterprise AI — with at least 5 years at a senior consulting leadership level (Director or above)
• Demonstrated track record of originating and closing $5M+ consulting engagements; experience managing $10M+ annual portfolios preferred
• Deep experience advising Fortune 500 clients on AI strategy, data strategy, or digital transformation
• Hands‑on understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle — from business case and use case prioritization to deployment and governance
• Hands‑on understanding of AI tooling from workforce productivity to software development and its broad application across WWT domains
• Experience with at least one major industry vertical (Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy, or Public Sector)

Technical Depth

• Working knowledge of GenAI, large language models (LLMs), agentic frameworks, RAG architecture , and AI governance models
• Understanding of data architecture, MLOps , and the enterprise infrastructure required to operationalize AI at scale
• Familiarity with AI risk, responsible AI principles, and regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, sector-specific compliance)

Leadership & Interpersonal

• Executive presence with the ability to engage, influence, and build lasting relationships at the C‑suite and Board level
• Strong commercial instincts — able to identify , structure, and close high‑value opportunities while navigating complex client dynamics
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing consulting teams in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex topics into clear executive narratives

Education

• Bachelor's degree required ; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field) strongly preferred
• Relevant certifications in AI, cloud, or strategy frameworks are a plus (e.g., Google Cloud Professional ML Engineer, AWS AI Practitioner, TOGAF)

Travel: 30% - 40%

Candidates who thrive in this role typically demonstrate the following beyond baseline qualifications:

• AI Translators — Can move fluidly between deep technical AI concepts and executive business strategy without losing either audience
• Opportunity Architects — Naturally identify and shape white space opportunities within existing client relationships
• Talent Multipliers — Elevate the teams around them; known for developing the next generation of consulting talent
• Collaboration Catalysts — Build alignment across WWT practices, sales, and delivery teams; connect the right experts quickly to accelerate outcomes
• Market Makers — Actively shape WWT market narrative through original ideas, partnerships, and industry visibility
• Ethical Navigators — Bring a grounded perspective on AI risk, fairness, and responsible use to every client conversation

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $230,000 to $300,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all‑encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT
remains a great place to work for all!

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