AI Solutions Architect, SLED focused for North America

AI Solutions Architect, SLED Focused

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We are currently seeking an AI Solutions Architect, SLED focused for North America to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned healthcare technology leader 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.

Location: Remote role to be located in the United States

Role:

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
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams and driving innovation at scale.
• Experience participating in key industry events, be a moderator and speaker, as needed.
• Set Technical solution strategy aligned with an opportunity sales strategy.
• Provide feedback and new ideas about improvement in solution value proposition.
• Develop new AI solution approaches with respect to local market dynamics and competition.
• Be knowledgeable of SLED (State, local, and Educational) industry trends and new developments.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions.
• 10+ years of experience in state/local government and/or education.