Principal, Design Studio - Data & AI Retail

Why you'll love Softchoice: We are a technology company that equips organizations to be agile and innovative and for their people to be productive, creative, and happier at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology portfolio. By doing these things, we create success faster and in circumstances otherwise not possible. We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what's good for our people and communities. The impact you will have: Joining the Design Studio as a Principal, you will spearhead the expansion of our IT Strategy Advisory, AI, and Data Advisory capabilities. In this role, you will lead engagements by providing clients with strategic insights and actionable guidance, leveraging technology to drive diverse business outcomes. As a Principal, you will take ownership of opportunities from inception to closure, collaborating with Softchoice resources to navigate complex, cross-practice deals and ensure successful delivery. What you'll do: As a Principal, you will be pivotal in driving the design, development, and implementation of Data & AI solutions within complex, cross-practice deals. * Lead Client Engagement: Take an active leadership role in end-to-end client engagement, delivering technology-enabled solutions that shape the future. This encompasses understanding product needs, development, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of solutions. * Business Development and Relationship Management: Develop and nurture relationships with key client stakeholders, demonstrating proficiency in originating deals with C-level clients. Lead pursuit teams, actively contribute to proposal development and shape pricing strategies to drive business growth. * Practitioner Development: Serve as a counselor and coach, providing valuable input and guidance into the staffing process, and Practice Development. Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention initiatives to foster talent development within the organization. * Consulting: Collaborate with Softchoice Enterprise and born-in-the-cloud customers to assess their current gaps and potential impact. Utilize Data & AI PS capabilities within Softchoice and the wider partner community to deliver tailored solutions to customers. * Continuous Learning and Growth: Cultivate a growth mindset, continually seeking new and improved methods to drive impact with people and technology. Embrace opportunities to explore familiar and unfamiliar technologies, including closed-source and open-source software. * Retail Industry Expertise: Leverage your deep understanding of the industry to identify emerging platforms and industry-specific requirements. Utilize AI and Data capabilities to address the unique challenges and opportunities within retail, such as personalized customer experiences, inventory optimization, and omnichannel strategies. What you'll bring to the table: As a Principal within the Design Studio, you will possess a deep understanding of client industries and businesses and the ability to accelerate their digital transformation journeys through innovative solutions. This role demands strong financial and business acumen, extensive knowledge in technology and change management, and a principled approach to addressing digital transformation challenges and opportunities. * Analytical, Interpersonal, and Creative Skills: You excel at analyzing complex situations, fostering interpersonal relationships, and leveraging creative solutions at the interse To view the full job description,