Senior AI Deployment Strategist - Paris
Paris • Full-time
Posted 10mo ago
Job Location
Paris
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Employment Type
Full-time
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Mistral AI is democratizing AI through high-performance, open-source models and a comprehensive AI platform for enterprise needs. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI's potential to transform society, with a diverse workforce distributed globally. We are seeking a Senior AI Deployment Strategist to bridge the gap between AI vision and execution, ensuring customers realize value from our technology. This role involves strategic advisory and hands-on deployment leadership, acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and architecting AI solutions that drive transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will be embedded in strategic accounts, diagnosing challenges, designing AI solutions, and leading their deployment from concept to full-scale adoption, requiring executive presence, technical credibility, and commercial acumen.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead strategic advisor for high-value enterprise clients, building trusted relationships with executive leadership.
- Lead C-suite workshops to diagnose business drivers and co-create multi-year AI transformation roadmaps.
- Develop and present compelling business cases and proposals, articulating the ROI of AI adoption.
- Partner with sales and product teams to identify and qualify opportunities, positioning Mistral’s solutions.
- Design tailored AI strategies and proof-of-concepts that address critical business challenges.
- Act as a subject matter expert in client engagements, ensuring solutions are understood and trusted.
- Own the end-to-end success of AI deployments, from strategic planning to operational integration.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute deployment roadmaps and deliver measurable results.
- Navigate organizational complexity and drive change management for seamless adoption.
- Identify and cultivate expansion opportunities within accounts, driving commercial growth.
- Mentor junior strategists and contribute to the development of best practices and playbooks.
- Represent Mistral AI as a thought leader through speaking engagements and executive briefings.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in technical management consulting, enterprise technology, or a customer-facing strategic role, with a focus on AI/ML, data architecture, or digital transformation.
- Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering).
- Deep, practical expertise in AI/ML concepts, enterprise data architecture, and modern software development, with hands-on development of AI solutions.
- Proven track record of engaging and influencing C-suite executives.
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems into actionable programs.
- Comfortable in both presales and postsales roles: shaping deals, designing solutions, and ensuring successful deployment.
- Experience managing high-value accounts, understanding deal mechanics, and building compelling investment cases.
- Collaborative leader who can motivate cross-functional teams and drive results through influence.
Benefits
- Competitive cash salary and equity
- Daily lunch vouchers
- Discounted access to gyms and fitness studios
- Monthly contribution to a mobility pass
- Full health insurance for you and your family
- Generous parental leave policy
- Visa sponsorship
- Coaching