Req ID: 375003
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We are currently seeking a Solutions Leader with AI for State & Local & Education Sectors of North America to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned technology leader with SLED (State & Local and Education) domain expertise to drive our AI Industry Solutions for the SLED segment . You will define the solution vision, shape major transformation opportunities, and partner with C-suite leaders across the nation's state and local governments and education systems. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving growth, developing differentiated offerings, and guiding strategic programs to build AI-native solutions across state and local government departments including health, human and social services, IT and law enforcement as well as education systems including K-12 and higher education.
If you are a proven AI leader with deep life sciences expertise-and a passion for transformation through technology-this is an opportunity to shape the future of our business. Work with our Sales and solution teams in discussions about solutions that drive efficiences and AI solutions for the SLED sector of business. This person will be a SME of the business with SLED and also have the broad knowledge of AI not just today but understand it from its evolution like MI, Big Data, etc.
What You'll Do
Set the industry strategy for SLED AI solutions and define a multi-year roadmap.
Develop and enhance AI solution offerings in areas including:
Case management
Eligibility and benefits administration
Cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
Payment integrity / fraud, waste and abuse
Drive growth by leading solution development, supporting sales teams, and winning complex, multi-tower deals.
Engage Provider C-suite leaders as a trusted advisor on major programs.
Lead solution development for bids, ensuring offerings are differentiated, scalable, and executable.
Collaborate across consulting, delivery, engineering, and product teams to bring integrated solutions to market.
Strengthen alliances with key partners (Epic, Oracle Health, Microsoft, AWS, ServiceNow, cybersecurity vendors, Google, Leading AI players).
Build and mentor a high-performing team of AI leaders.
Develop sales collateral for all solutions and services catering to SLED clients
What We're Looking For
15+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions with at least 10 years of experience in state/local government and/or education.
Deep understanding of public sector challenges and operations, AI, digital transformation.
Demonstrated success shaping and winning large-scale transformation or managed services deals ($10M+).
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-suite leaders.
Experience leading cross-functional global teams and driving innovation at scale.
Participate in key industry events, be a moderator and speaker, as needed
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience working with technology solutions for SLED (State, Local, and Education)
Deep understanding of AI and the evolution it has taken
Success shaping deals with managed services
Basid Required:
8+ years of experience working with technology solutions for SLED (State, Local, and Education)
8+ yeas working with AI creating solution ideas within the SLED domain
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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