Client Solutions and Delivery Lead for Data and AI - VP

Job ID: 96881857648Posted: 2026-07-23Location: New York, New York, United StatesSalary: $157,040.00 - $235,560.00Category: Product Management and Development, Professional, ServicesCompany: CitiAre you an expert at bridging the gap between complex data technologies and high-impact business solutions? Do you have a passion for helping clients unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern data platforms?As the Client Solutions and Delivery Lead for Data and AI (VP), you will act as a strategic, client-facing product and delivery leader. In this role, you will combine deep financial services industry knowledge with product expertise in Snowflake, AI, and API-first solutions. You will guide clients through their digital transformation journeys, design and deliver cutting-edge financial platform products, and actively support the sales lifecycle through compelling technical demonstrations and pre-sales advisory.Responsibilities:1. Client-Facing Solutions & DeliveryClient Advisory: Serve as the primary solutions and product authority for clients, translating complex business challenges into scalable Data and AI solutions.Relationship Management: Utilize advanced communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and build consensus with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional internal teams.Value Delivery: Own the end-to-end delivery of client solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with ambitious business objectives.2. Sales Support & Client DemosTechnical Demos: Design, build, and deliver high-impact, tailored product demonstrations showcasing Snowflake, AI, and API capabilities to prospective and existing clients.Pre-Sales Advisory: Partner with sales, account management, and business development teams to provide technical pre-sales support, scoping client requirements, and defining solutions.Proposal Development: Contribute technical and product expertise to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), and client-facing pitch decks.3. Data & AI Platform Leadership (Snowflake & AI Focus)Data Cloud Strategy: Define and deliver modern data solutions leveraging Snowflake to enable real-time analytics, secure data sharing, and robust data governance.AI Integration: Drive the productization of AI and Machine Learning capabilities, helping clients integrate predictive models and generative AI features into their core workflows.Platform Roadmap: Contribute to the overall vision, technical capabilities, and roadmap of our digital data and AI platform from a client lens.API-First Design: Champion an API-first approach leveraging self service tools for optimized client onboardingTechnical Translation: Work closely with Product Managers and engineers to help translate client requirements into technical solutions.Trade-off Optimization: Make critical technical and business trade-offs to optimize time-to-market.Qualifications:6–10 years of experience in Product Management focused on client solutions and delivery, pre-sales engineering, and technology delivery within the Financial Services sector.Technical & Professional Skills:Client-Facing & Demo Leadership: Demonstrated track record of managing client relationships, leading discovery sessions, and presenting complex data solutions or live product demonstrations to senior business and technical audiences.Sales Enablement: Experience supporting the sales lifecycle, including scoping client environments, answering RFPs, and collaborating with sales teams.Snowflake Expertise: Proven experience designing, implementing, or managing data solutions built on the Snowflake Data Cloud.AI & Advanced Analytics: Hands-on experience delivering AI/ML initiatives, data science products, or cognitive computing solutions.API-First Experience: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and developer-centric platform design.Engineering Collaboration: Extensive experience working directly with engineers and developers to understand technical feasibility and translate customer needs into specifications.Education:Bachelor’s/University degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.#LI-MC7------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Product Management and Development------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Digital Product Management------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$157,040.00 - $235,560.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. 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