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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next.** **But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them.** **If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

+ **Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.**

+ **Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.**

+ **Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.**

+ **World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.**

Job Summary

The Field Chief Technology Officer for AI Solutions will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI adoption and implementation within our customers. This position is aimed at growing SHI’s AI practice and establishing the organization as a trusted leader in the AI space. The Field CTO will provide deep technical expertise while building credibility and trust with SHI's customers. As a trusted advisor, you will guide clients through the entire AI journey—from identifying opportunities, developing tailored AI strategies, and scaling AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

This is a remote position with a home-office setup as determined by SHI management.

Role Description

+ **Executive Advisory & Thought Leadership:** Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to senior executives (CTOs, CIOs, etc.), driving AI transformation strategies and showcasing SHI’s leadership in the AI space. Lead envisioning sessions and contribute to thought leadership through publications and presentations.

+ **Strategic Partnerships** : Leverage relationships with partners such as NVIDIA, Cisco, HP, Microsoft, and Google to help define innovative AI solution offerings that align SHI with customer needs and market trends.

+ **Customer-Centric Solutions** : Work closely with clients to understand their challenges, identify AI use cases, and design tailored AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

+ **Market Expansion & Business Development:** Identify new market opportunities and expand SHI’s AI footprint into high-potential industries and regions. Consistently achieve sales targets by securing new clients and fostering long-term relationships.

+ **Client Engagement:** Act as the primary liaison between clients and SHI’s internal teams, advocating for AI services and ensuring that client needs are met through continuous engagement and support.

+ **Mentorship & Team Leadership:** Provide mentorship to junior team members, ensuring that they develop the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver successful AI projects. Lead teams to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.

Behaviors and Competencies

+ Technical Expertise: Can create new applications for technical knowledge and skills and can lead the development of technical standards and procedures.

+ Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

+ Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

+ Innovation: Can proactively lead organizational adaptability, inspire creativity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

+ Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.

+ Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills.

+ Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.

+ Decision-Making: Can lead organizational decision-making, mentor others in developing decision-making skills, and create frameworks that enhance the decision-making capabilities of the team.

+ Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.

+ Project and Goal Focus: Can lead strategic project initiatives, inspire goal-oriented focus in others, and foster an environment that values project alignment and optimization.

Skill Level Requirements

+ Customer-focused with a strong business acumen.

+ Ability to effectively communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.

+ Ability to work with key stakeholders across the business and seamlessly deliver results

+ Excellent executive engagement skills and negotiation skills.

+ Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify value in an unstructured situation.

+ Strong public speaking skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex problems to stakeholders of all levels across multiple functions.

+ Ability to create a positive work environment by building trust, respecting employees, and promoting confidence.

Other Requirements

+ Completed Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

+ 15+ years of experience in a customer-facing role explaining strategic and tactical concepts to customers.

+ 10+ years of experience engaging with C-suite executives and senior decision-makers, with experience advising on AI strategy and technology adoption.

+ 3+ years of experience in AI, particularly in business transformation, AI solution design, and data analytics.

+ Previous experience in executive roles, such as CIO, CTO, or SVP, is highly desirable.

+ Position may require up to 25% Travel

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status