SR. Principal AI Solutions Architect, Customer Success

8100 United States - Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Genesys seeks a Senior Principal Agentic AI Orchestrator to guide enterprise AI adoption, experience orchestration, and data-driven customer engagement. You will partner with C-suite leaders to define AI strategy, architect scalable solutions, and lead transformation roadmaps across cloud platforms and automation ecosystems.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, establish governance, and ensure responsible AI with privacy and security standards while driving measurable business outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IT/Data Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years leading enterprise technology, CX, automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years designing enterprise-scale AI, analytics, automation, or cloud transformation programs.
• Proven experience with Fortune 1000 engagements and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive discovery and align AI initiatives with business strategy.
• Define enterprise AI architecture, reference models, and governance.
• Drive delivery of AI transformations across CRM, ERP, data platforms and LLM ecosystems.
• Own value realization, KPI frameworks, and long-term customer partnerships.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise AI strategy

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Architecture leadership

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Data Science or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

REST APIs

Integration Platforms

Job description

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships. Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

Senior Principal Agentic AI Orchestrator

About this Role

Genesys is seeking a Senior Principal Agentic AI Orchestrator to lead the next generation of AI-powered customer experience transformation. This role serves as a strategic advisor, enterprise architect, and transformation leader responsible for helping the world's largest organizations realize measurable business outcomes through Agentic AI, Experience Orchestration, Automation, and Data-Driven Customer Engagement. As a Senior Principal Agentic AI Orchestrator, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, customer experience transformation, and executive leadership. You will partner directly with C-suite executives, business leaders, and technical stakeholders to define enterprise AI strategies, architect scalable solutions, and guide customers from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption and continuous innovation. You will influence customer transformation roadmaps, shape Genesys AI strategy through customer insight and market feedback, and establish repeatable frameworks that accelerate AI success across the Genesys customer ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to define how enterprises adopt Agentic AI and establish Genesys as the market leader in AI-powered experience orchestration.

What You’ll Do

Executive Discovery and Strategic Alignment Partner directly with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and enterprise architects to identify transformational opportunities using Genesys AI and Experience Orchestration capabilities. Lead enterprise discovery engagements to understand business objectives, operational challenges, customer experience gaps, and AI maturity across the organization. Develop strategic AI transformation roadmaps aligned to customer business priorities and measurable business outcomes. Assess value, complexity, risk, and organizational readiness to prioritize initiatives with the highest potential impact. Facilitate executive workshops and strategy sessions focused on AI adoption, customer experience modernization, workforce transformation, and enterprise automation. Establish value realization frameworks and governance models that support long-term AI success. Serve as a trusted advisor to customer executives throughout their AI transformation journey.

Enterprise Architecture and Solution Design Translate business objectives, operational metrics, and customer experience goals into scalable AI-powered solutions. Define enterprise reference architectures, integration patterns, governance frameworks, and operating models for AI-powered experience orchestration. Lead the design of complex solutions spanning: Agentic AI, Virtual Agents, AI Copilots, Workforce Engagement, Knowledge Management, Customer Journey Orchestration, Data and Analytics, Automation Platforms, Omnichannel Customer Experience. Establish reusable architectural patterns that can be leveraged across customers, industries, and strategic initiatives. Ensure all solutions align with security, privacy, regulatory, and responsible AI requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, SOC2, and emerging AI governance standards. Provide strategic architectural leadership for multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

AI Transformation and Solution Delivery Lead the technical and strategic execution of enterprise AI initiatives from concept through production deployment and adoption. Guide customers in designing and implementing scalable AI solutions leveraging: Genesys Cloud AI Studio, Agentic Virtual Agents, AI Copilots, Predictive Engagement, Journey Management, Knowledge Management, Third-party AI and LLM ecosystems. Provide technical leadership for integrations involving: CRM Platforms, ERP Systems, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Knowledge Platforms, Enterprise Applications, LLM Providers, Workflow Automation Platforms. Act as executive technical sponsor for strategic customer engagements and high-profile AI transformation initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product Management, Innovation, Professional Services, Customer Success, Support, Solution Consulting, and Engineering.

Enterprise Optimization and Value Realization Own executive-level accountability for business outcomes and value realisation following deployment. Define KPI frameworks and success metrics that demonstrate measurable impact across customer experience, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and revenue growth. Drive continuous optimisation through data-driven analysis, experimentation, and iterative AI improvement. Establish AI Centers of Excellence, operating models, governance processes, and adoption frameworks that enable customers to scale AI innovation independently. Develop reusable methodologies, accelerators, and best practices that improve delivery consistency and speed across strategic customer programmes. Identify opportunities for expansion, innovation, and long-term partnership growth through proactive engagement and thought leadership.

Governance, Responsible AI, and Industry Leadership Champion responsible AI principles and governance frameworks that ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant AI deployment. Advise executive stakeholders on AI risk management, governance, security, privacy, explainability, and regulatory compliance. Establish guardrails and operating standards that support safe and scalable AI adoption. Represent Genesys as a thought leader in AI, customer experience transformation, and experience orchestration. Contribute to industry events, customer advisory boards, executive briefings, strategic workshops, and market-facing initiatives. Influence future Genesys AI strategy through customer feedback, industry trends, and emerging technology insights.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience leading enterprise technology, customer experience, automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI, analytics, automation, or cloud transformation programs.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic engagements with Fortune 1000 organizations and executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience operating independently in highly complex and ambiguous environments.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience influencing organisational strategy, executive decision-making, and enterprise technology road-maps.

Desired Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Agentic AI, LLM orchestration, conversational AI, AI copilots, autonomous workflows, and enterprise automation.
• Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge management architectures, prompt engineering, AI evaluation frameworks, and model lifecycle management.
• Expert knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong experience with: REST APIs, Event-Driven Architectures, Microservices, Integration Platforms, Enterprise Data Architectures, Data Pipelines, JSON, AI Service Integration.
• Experience integrating commercial and open-source AI ecosystems including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Amazon Bedrock, and Microsoft Azure AI services.
• Deep understanding of customer experience technologies, contact centre platforms, conversational AI, workforce engagement, journey orchestration, and CX analytics.
• Knowledge of enterprise governance, security, privacy, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.

Business and Leadership Skills

• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite executives and enterprise decision makers.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to connect emerging AI technologies to measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale enterprise transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders, business units, and technology domains.
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with executives, architects, operational leaders, and technical teams.
• Experience mentoring senior consultants, architects, and transformation leaders.
• Recognised thought leadership in AI, customer experience, automation, digital transformation or related domains.
• Experience across industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, Telecommunications, Public Sector, or other enterprise verticals is highly desirable.

Success Profile

The successful candidate is recognised as a strategic AI transformation leader who combines deep technical expertise with executive advisory capabilities. They influence enterprise AI strategy, shape customer transformation outcomes, establish scalable operating models, and drive adoption of Agentic AI at organisational scale. They operate with significant autonomy, contribute to Genesys thought leadership, and create repeatable frameworks that accelerate AI success across the broader customer ecosystem.

Compensation

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities. $159,500.00 - $280,500.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Telehealth coverage
• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility treatments
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Working at Genesys AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year. A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work. Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programmes, leadership development and education support. Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programmes for employees and their families.

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About Genesys

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai.