Strategic AI Deployment Lead

Fdetimes; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking Deployment Strategists to define AI strategy, shape agentic solutions, and drive adoption for enterprise customers. You will translate complex business challenges into agentic AI deployments, collaborating with Forward Deployed Engineers to ensure value realization across engagements, typically spanning 12 weeks.

Role focuses on Government, Nonprofit, and Education sectors, with travel up to 25% and emphasis on responsible AI governance and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years in strategic solutioning, tech advisory, or delivery leadership for enterprise cloud/SaaS.
• Experience delivering customer-facing projects in Public Sector, Higher Education, or Nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer engagements across the value lifecycle—from Identify to Deploy to Consume.
• Define AI strategy and roadmap; lead design workshops and solution architecture.
• Oversee delivery timelines, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Own adoption, consumption, and expansion metrics within engagements.
• Coordinate with Forward Deployed Engineers to align strategy with execution.
• Develop customer solutions using AI tools to accelerate development.
• Manage government/nonprofit/education stakeholder relationships at senior level.

Skills

AI Strategy

Project Management

Enterprise SaaS

Public Sector Experience

Python/JavaScript/Java/Apex

Communication

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce Data Cloud

Job description

Salesforce is seeking Deployment Strategists to define AI strategy, shape agentic solutions, and drive adoption for enterprise customers. You will translate complex business challenges into agentic AI deployments, collaborating with Forward Deployed Engineers to ensure value realization across engagements, typically spanning 12 weeks.

Role focuses on Government, Nonprofit, and Education sectors, with travel up to 25% and emphasis on responsible AI governance and measurable outcomes.