Senior AI Deployment Strategist - Paris

<b>About Mistral </b><br/><span>At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. </span><br/><span>We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.</span><br/><span>We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.</span><span>Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.</span><br/><span>Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. </span><span>See more about our culture on </span><a href="https://mistral.ai/careers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mistral.ai/careers</a>.<br/><b>Role Summary : Senior AI Deployment Strategist</b><br/><span>As a </span><b>Senior AI Deployment Strategist,</b><span> you will bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring our customers not only see the potential of AI but realize its value in their operations. This role is a unique blend of strategic advisory and hands-on deployment leadership, spanning both presales and postsales phases. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, architecting AI solutions that drive transformation and delivering measurable business outcomes.</span><br/><span>You will be embedded in our most strategic accounts, diagnosing business challenges, designing AI-powered solutions, and leading their deployment from concept to full-scale adoption. This role demands a rare combination of executive presence, technical credibility, and commercial acumen, with a focus on both winning and delivering high-impact AI initiatives.</span><br/><b>What you will do</b><br/><b>Strategic Advisory &amp; C-Suite Partnership</b><span>• Serve as the lead strategic advisor for a portfolio of high-value enterprise clients, building trusted relationships with executive leadership (CEO, CTO, CIO).</span><span>• Lead C-suite workshops to diagnose business drivers and co-create multi-year AI transformation roadmaps aligned with corporate strategy.</span><span>• Develop and present compelling business cases and proposals, articulating the ROI of AI adoption and the value of Mistral’s platform.</span><br/><b>Presales: Shaping the Vision</b><span>• Partner with sales and product teams to identify and qualify opportunities, positioning Mistral’s solutions as the catalyst for enterprise transformation.</span><span>• Design tailored AI strategies and proof-of-concepts that address critical business challenges and demonstrate tangible value.</span><span>• Act as a subject matter expert in client engagements, ensuring our solutions are understood, trusted, and adopted.</span><br/><b>Postsales: Driving Deployment &amp; Adoption</b><span>• Own the end-to-end success of AI deployments, from strategic planning to operational integration, ensuring solutions are embedded into the customer’s core workflows.</span><span>• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to execute deployment roadmaps and deliver measurable results.</span><span>• Navigate organizational complexity and drive change management to ensure seamless adoption and long-term success.</span><br/><b>Commercial Growth &amp; Thought Leadership</b><span>• Identify and cultivate expansion opportunities within accounts, connecting Mistral’s capabilities to new business challenges and driving commercial growth.</span><span>• Mentor junior strategists and contribute to the development of best practices, methodologies, and playbooks for customer engagement.</span><span>• Represent Mistral AI as a thought leader through speaking engagements, executive briefings, and industry contributions.</span><br/><br/><b>About you</b><br/><span>• You have </span><b>8+ years of experience</b><span> in technical management consulting, enterprise technology, or a customer-facing strategic role, with a focus on AI/ML, data architecture, or digital transformation.</span><span>• You possess a </span><b>deep, practical understanding of AI/ML concepts</b><span>, enterprise data architecture, and modern software development—enough to credibly engage with technical teams and executives alike.</span><span>• You have a </span><b>proven track record</b><span> of engaging and influencing C-suite executives, with the ability to navigate complex conversations and align AI strategies with business objectives.</span><span>• You excel at structuring ambiguous problems into actionable programs and thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.</span><