AI Technology and Solutions Head

Head Of AI Consultancy

Build and scale the AI technology and solutions capability, transforming AI from an emerging technology capability into a repeatable, commercially viable set of industry solutions that can be sold and delivered to clients.

Key responsibilities:

1. Build the AI capability:

Define the AI vision, strategy, roadmap and capability-building plan

Establish the AI operating model, including architecture, engineering, data science, product and consulting capabilities

Build and lead a team of AI architects, engineers, data scientists, consultants and solution leaders

Develop AI talent through hiring, training, certifications and internal enablement

Create reusable methodologies, frameworks, accelerators and reference architectures

2. Develop industry-specific AI solutions:

Identify high-value AI use cases specific to the ISU's clients and industry

Convert emerging technologies such as GenAI, agentic AI, RAG and intelligent automation into practical enterprise solutions

Develop packaged offerings that can be taken to market repeatedly rather than creating every solution from scratch

Establish AI solution roadmaps from strategy and business case through implementation and managed services

3. Drive client-facing consulting:

Act as a senior AI advisor to CIOs, CTOs, business executives and other client stakeholders

Lead AI strategy, transformation and solution-architecture engagements

Participate in executive workshops, discovery sessions, RFPs and client presentations

Help account teams identify AI opportunities within existing accounts

4. Partner with sales and account leadership:

Build the AI pipeline jointly with ISU sales/account leaders

Create proposals, solution concepts, estimates and SOWs

Support opportunity qualification and solution selling

Develop relationships with strategic technology partners such as hyperscalers, model providers and AI platforms

Establish measurable AI revenue, pipeline and bookings targets

5. Build the delivery capability:

Create standardized delivery approaches and governance for AI programs

Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, responsible and production-ready

Establish practices around AI governance, model evaluation, security, privacy and responsible AI

Ensure successful transition from prototype/POC to production and ongoing operations

6. Create an AI innovation engine:

Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and determine their relevance to the ISU

Build prototypes and accelerators to demonstrate value to clients

Create reusable IP, frameworks, demos and solution assets

Establish relationships with startups, universities, hyperscalers and AI ecosystem partners

Salary Range: $187,700-$254,000 a year

Location: Santa Clara, CA