Principal Distinguished Deployment Strategist

About the role

Salesforce is hiring a Principal Distinguished Deployment Strategist to lead end‑to‑end AI‑enabled deployments for enterprise customers. You will work with Forward Deployed Engineers to translate complex business challenges into agentic AI solutions that deliver measurable value.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of customer engagements – from identification and commitment through deployment, consumption and expansion.
• Define the customer’s Agentic AI strategy, lead design workshops and architect solutions across Salesforce’s AI platform, Data Cloud and enterprise systems.
• Manage delivery timelines, stakeholder communication, risk escalation and progress reporting.
• Drive adoption, consumption and expansion metrics, identifying blockers and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to align strategy with technical execution and keep delivery milestones on track.

Required profile

• 4+ years (6‑10 for senior) experience in strategic solutioning, technical advisory or delivery leadership for enterprise cloud/SaaS.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field and prior customer‑facing delivery experience (consulting, professional services or technical advisory).
• Demonstrated understanding of the Salesforce platform, Agentic AI capabilities and Data Cloud.
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous engagements end‑to‑end and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Business‑level proficiency in English and Italian, with willingness to travel to customer sites.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• Apex
• Salesforce platform knowledge (including Data Cloud and Agentic AI)