DirectorofAIProfessionalServices

## Accountabilities Lead AI solution delivery from discovery to production, including rapid prototyping, client demos, and deployment of LLM-based and agentic systems tailored to business needs. Design and deliver scalable AI service offerings such as discovery workshops, proof-of-concept engagements, and managed AI solutions. Oversee transition of solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, monitoring, cost optimization, and alignment with long-term product strategy. Establish responsible AI delivery standards, including data governance, model selection, security, privacy, and lifecycle management of AI systems. Own the professional services P&L, including revenue targets, margin performance, forecasting, and overall financial accountability. Partner with sales teams to scope, price, and close new AI services opportunities while identifying expansion within existing accounts. Build, hire, and scale a multidisciplinary AI services team, while defining delivery frameworks, best practices, and operational playbooks. Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to feed client insights into roadmap development and platform evolution. Requirements: 7+ years of experience in professional services, consulting, solutions delivery, or similar roles within AI, SaaS, or data-driven environments. Proven commercial ownership experience, including managing revenue targets, SOWs, and professional services P&L responsibility. Strong hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, Claude, v0, Replit) and ability to rapidly prototype and ship working solutions. Deep understanding of LLM application patterns, including RAG, agents, prompt engineering, tool use, and optionally fine-tuning. Ability to operate effectively in both technical environments (engineering collaboration) and executive-level client discussions. Demonstrated experience building and scaling teams in fast-paced, ambiguous, or early-stage environme