Senior AI Transformation Deal Executive (Chicago, IL, US)

Req ID: 382157

Location: Remote (U.S.) | Travel as Required

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned sales executive to lead some of our most strategic AI and business transformation pursuits across North America.

The 3 Non-Negotiables are:

- Large transformation deal experience

- Outcome-based commercial model experience

- AI-enabling transformation selling

This role is focused on originating, shaping, and closing large-scale AI-enabled transformation opportunities, helping clients unlock measurable business value through Generative AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
What You'll Do

- Originate and lead strategic AI and business transformation opportunities valued at $25M+ TCV.

- Develop pursuit strategies and executive engagement plans for complex, multi-stakeholder deals.

- Partner with consulting, solution, delivery, finance, and legal teams to craft compelling client value propositions.

- Engage C-suite executives in conversations focused on business outcomes, productivity gains, operating model transformation, and AI-driven value creation.

- Structure innovative commercial models, including:
- Outcome-based pricing

- Gainshare agreements

- Value-based contracts

- Risk-sharing models

- AI-powered productivity and transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For

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10+ years of experience in enterprise sales, large-deal sales, consulting business development, technology services sales, or business transformation sales.

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5+ years of experience selling AI, data and analytics, cloud, managed services, digital transformation, automation, or technology-enabled business transformation solutions.

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3+ years of experience leading or materially contributing to complex pursuits with contract values exceeding $25M TCV .

- 3+ years of demonstrated experience developing and negotiating outcome-based, value-based, gainshare, risk-sharing, or consumption-based commercial agreements.

- Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing C-level executives within enterprise organizations.

- Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, value propositions, and executive-level proposals for strategic transformation programs.

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Preferred Backgrounds

Experience with leading consulting, systems integration, or technology services organizations such as: Accenture, IBM Consulting, Kyndryl, Deloitte, Capgemini, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, or similar firms.
Why NTT DATA ?

Join a team at the forefront of AI-driven business transformation. You'll help shape how enterprises fund, adopt, and scale AI while influencing some of NTT DATA 's largest and most strategic opportunities.

If you've successfully led large transformation pursuits and understand how to connect AI investments to measurable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
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.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these a