C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI) is a leading Enterprise AI software provider for accelerating digital transformation. The proven C3 AI Platform provides comprehensive services to build enterprise-scale AI applications more efficiently and cost-effectively than alternative approaches. The C3 AI Platform supports the value chain in any industry with prebuilt, configurable, high-value AI applications for reliability, fraud detection, sensor network health, supply network optimization, energy management, anti-money laundering, and customer engagement. Learn more at: C3 AI
C3 AI is seeking a Director of Strategy to refine and execute our go-to-market strategy. As part of the growing Strategy team, you will drive critical go-to-market initiatives, including crafting proposals, delivering business insights through research and analysis, and creating executive-level presentations and value models for industry-specific use cases.
Responsibilities:
- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of compelling proposals and RFP responses, collaborating with internal (Sales, Products, Services, Legal, Executives) and external stakeholders (customers, partners).
- Sales & Product Support: Develop materials for sales presentations, demos, and negotiations, ensuring clear communication of commercial and technical details.
- Executive Engagement: Identify and formulate AI/ML use cases, craft business cases, and articulate the value proposition for potential customers in early sales cycles.
- Market Research & Strategy: Analyze industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities, synthesizing insights to inform company, product, and go-to-market strategies.
- Operational Support: Contribute to business development efforts, structure partnership strategies, and analyze internal KPIs for strategic planning and forecasting.
- Team Growth: Support the Strategy team’s development by enhancing processes and assisting in recruiting and mentoring new team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA from a top-tier school (preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience in developing strategic plans and metrics.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing executive-ready strategy documents.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and executive stakeholders.
- Interest in Enterprise AI and experience in one or more of the following industries: Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare.
- Experience with AI/ML is a plus but not required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
California Pay Range
$196,000—$243,000 USD
C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.
What We Do
C3 AI is the leading Enterprise AI software provider for accelerating digital transformation.
Digital transformation is about leveraging big data and the internet of things to improve performance of assets and predict shortfalls before they happen — all through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Get ahead of supply chain delays before they affect your delivery deadlines. Predict maintenance needs to increase asset uptime, replacing or repairing parts before failure. Reduce energy costs and track sustainability goals in real time, improving building operations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Connect disparate health record systems to optimize patient visits and decrease waitlist time.
At the core of all C3 AI products is a proprietary, model-driven AI architecture that dramatically enhances data science and application development. The C3 AI Platform allows customers to develop, deploy, and operate large-scale AI, predictive analytics, and IoT applications. And a broad portfolio of turnkey AI applications allows for even faster development and deployment. From reliability and readiness to supply chain optimization and energy management, C3 AI has deep industry expertise to get your enterprise started on its digital transformation.
