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Cloud & AI Specialist - Public Sector at Microsoft
Required Skills
azureaicloud computingsalesaccount managementdigital transformationhigher educationpublic sectortechnical consulting
About the Role
This role is a Cloud & AI Specialist focused on driving Azure adoption and AI transformation in Canada's public sector higher education institutions. The specialist acts as both a business leader and technical advisor, leading strategic sales conversations and orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver impactful cloud and AI solutions. Responsibilities include accelerating Azure consumption, building CxO relationships, and guiding customers through digital transformation.Key Responsibilities
- Drive Azure adoption and AI transformation in higher education accounts
- Lead strategic sales conversations and orchestrate cross-functional teams
- Build and sustain strong relationships at CxO level as a trusted advisor
- Identify high-impact projects and build compelling business cases
- Maintain deep cloud expertise and guide technical stakeholders
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, Information Security or related field AND 4+ years in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience
- Experience leading strategic sales conversations
- Experience orchestrating cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives
Nice to Have:
- Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), IT, Information Security or related field AND 6+ years experience
- 8+ years experience with Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
- 4+ years solution or services sales experience
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare