Strategic AI Deployment Lead

Own Company; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking Deployment Strategists to guide enterprise clients in defining AI strategy and architecting agentic AI deployments that deliver real business value. You will partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to translate complex challenges into deployable solutions across Data Cloud and enterprise systems.

The role focuses on strategic advisory, accountable ownership of delivery, and driving adoption through structured programs. Travel to customer sites is expected up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in strategic solutioning, advisory, or delivery leadership for enterprise cloud or SaaS
• Degree in Computer Science or related field required
• Experience with customer-facing delivery (consulting, services, or advisory) required
• Familiarity with Salesforce platform, Agentic AI, and Data Cloud
• Programming knowledge: Python, JavaScript, Java, or Apex
• Proven ability to lead complex engagements end-to-end and drive measurable outcomes
• Experience in AI/LLM solution design and responsible AI practices
• Strong project/program management skills and multi-workstream leadership
• Willingness to travel 25% to customer sites

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer engagements across the value lifecycle: Identify, Commit, Deploy, Consume
• Define AI strategy and architecture; run design workshops and jobs-to-be-done analyses
• Architect solutions spanning Salesforce's agentic AI platform and Data Cloud
• Oversee delivery timelines, communications, risk escalation, and reporting
• Own adoption, consumption, and expansion metrics; address blockers
• Coordinate with Forward Deployed Engineers to align strategy with execution
• Develop customer solutions using AI tools including Cursor, Claude, and Vibes
• Manage customer relationships with senior stakeholders; present business-value outcomes
• Assess AI readiness and guide change management to maximize benefits
• Translate field insights into actionable product feedback for roadmap

Skills

Strategic solutioning

Delivery leadership

Enterprise SaaS

Customer-facing advisory

AI strategy

Program management

Stakeholder management

Apex

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce Data Cloud

Apex

Job description

Salesforce is seeking Deployment Strategists to guide enterprise clients in defining AI strategy and architecting agentic AI deployments that deliver real business value. You will partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to translate complex challenges into deployable solutions across Data Cloud and enterprise systems.

The role focuses on strategic advisory, accountable ownership of delivery, and driving adoption through structured programs. Travel to customer sites is expected up to 25%.