Job Summary

The Field Chief Technology Officer for AI Solutions will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI adoption and implementation within our customers. This position is aimed at growing SHI’s AI practice and establishing the organization as a trusted leader in the AI space. The Field CTO will provide deep technical expertise while building credibility and trust with SHI's customers. As a trusted advisor, you will guide clients through the entire AI journey—from identifying opportunities, developing tailored AI strategies, and scaling AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

This is a remote position with a home-office setup as determined by SHI management.

About Us

Founded in 1989, SHI International Corp. is a $12 billion global provider of IT solutions and services, and currently has over 5,000 dedicated employees worldwide.

To learn more about SHI International Corp, visit our website: www.shi.com/careers

What SHI Can Offer:

• World Class Facility includes on site gyms and cafeterias

• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth and development due to our strong promote from within philosophy

• Work in an up-beat, creative, and fun environment

• Benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Executive Advisory & Thought Leadership: Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to senior executives (CTOs, CIOs, etc.), driving AI transformation strategies and showcasing SHI’s leadership in the AI space. Lead envisioning sessions and contribute to thought leadership through publications and presentations.

• Strategic Partnerships : Leverage relationships with partners such as NVIDIA, Cisco, HP, Microsoft, and Google to help define innovative AI solution offerings that align SHI with customer needs and market trends.

• Customer-Centric Solutions : Work closely with clients to understand their challenges, identify AI use cases, and design tailored AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

• Market Expansion & Business Development: Identify new market opportunities and expand SHI’s AI footprint into high-potential industries and regions. Consistently achieve sales targets by securing new clients and fostering long-term relationships.

• Client Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between clients and SHI’s internal teams, advocating for AI services and ensuring that client needs are met through continuous engagement and support.

• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior team members, ensuring that they develop the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver successful AI projects. Lead teams to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 15+ years of experience in a customer-facing role explaining strategic and tactical concepts to customers.

• 10+ years ofexperience engaging with C-suite executives and senior decision-makers, with experience advising on AI strategy and technology adoption.

• 3+ years of experience in AI, particularly in business transformation, AI solution design, and data analytics.

• Previous experience in executive roles, such as CIO, CTO, or SVP, is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Customer-focused with a strong business acumen

• Ability to effectively communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work with key stakeholders across the business and seamlessly deliver results

• Excellent executive engagement skills andnegotiation skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify value in an unstructured situation

• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex problems to stakeholders of all levels across multiple functions

• Ability to create a positive work environment by building trust, respecting employees, and promoting confidence

Unique Requirements

• Travel up to 25%

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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Job Locations US-Remote

Requisition ID 2024-18468

Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $250,000.00/Yr.

Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $350,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Structure Base Plus Bonus

Category Technical Presales/Post Sales