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Principal Consultant

@ Optimus Information

Vancouver, British Columbia

On-siteFull-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Optimus Information is hiring a Principal Consultant to lead enterprise-grade AI solution design, presales, and executive engagement for customers. The role is senior and customer-facing, covering AI architecture on Microsoft platforms and advising CIOs and CTOs. The posting offers a competitive salary, HSA health benefits, generous PTO, and flexible work options.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical presales for Data & AI opportunities
  • Design scalable AI solutions on Microsoft's AI ecosystem
  • Present architectures to executives and customers
  • Shape SOWs, delivery phasing, and success criteria
  • Mentor architects and senior consultants

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years in technology consulting or senior engineering
  • Enterprise-scale AI solution delivery beyond POCs
  • Deep Azure AI and modern data platform expertise
  • Experience leading presales and executive presentations
  • Trusted advisor to CIOs and CTOs

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Health insurancePaid time offHealth spending account
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Employer posting date
2026-02-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness development
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours

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IndustryIT Services and IT Consulting
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Job description

About Optimus Information

Optimus Information is a Canadian Microsoft Solutions Partner, proudly holding multiple Advanced Specializations in Azure infrastructure migration, data & AI, and application modernization. With over 150 skilled professionals across Canada, LATAM, and India, we deliver digital transformation solutions through a scalable global delivery model. Our culture is built on continuous learning, innovation, and celebrating wins—while maintaining flexible work options and rapid growth opportunities.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits (HSA), and generous PTO.
  • Professional growth opportunities with exposure to AI, cloud‑native development, modern data platforms, and DevOps.
  • Collaborative, supportive teams that thrive on innovation and celebrate every success.

About the Role:

Optimus is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the design, articulation, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions for our customers. This is a senior, customer-facing role that sits at the intersection of AI architecture, Microsoft platforms, presales leadership, and executive communication.

This role is for a seasoned technologist who can translate AI potential into scalable, secure, and monetizable solutions, grounded in real business value.

You will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, shaping solution strategy, leading presales and executive discussions, guiding delivery teams, and representing Optimus in front of CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders.

Presales & Customer Engagement

  • Lead technical presales for Data & AI opportunities
  • Own solution storytelling - from whiteboarding to executive-level presentations
  • Partner with Sales and Practice Leads to shape:
    • Solution approaches
    • Statements of Work (SOWs)
    • Delivery phasing and success criteria

  • Act as the technical face of Optimus in customer meetings

AI Solution Architecture & Strategy

  • Design scalable, production-ready AI solutions using Microsoft’s AI ecosystem
  • Define end-to-end architectures covering:
    • Data ingestion and integration
    • Model orchestration and inference
    • Security, governance, and compliance
    • Cost optimization and scalability
  • Ensure AI solutions are enterprise-ready, not just POCs

Thought Leadership & Practice Growth

  • Contribute to Optimus’ AI offerings, accelerators, and IP
  • Stay current with Microsoft’s AI roadmap and emerging patterns
  • Mentor architects and senior consultants within the Data & AI practice
  • Support internal enablement and best-practice definition

Required Experience & Skills

  • 10+ years in technology consulting, architecture, or senior engineering roles
  • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions (beyond POCs)
  • Strong understanding of applied AI and LLM-based solutions; not required to be a data scientist
  • Solid foundation in data platforms and analytics architectures that enable AI at scale
  • Deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure AI and modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric)
  • Experience leading technical presales, solution design, and executive-level presentations
  • Ability to translate business problems into scalable, secure AI architectures
  • Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills with a balance of technical depth and business clarity

Optional (Nice to Have)

  • Experience with Microsoft partner programs, funding, or co-sell motions
  • Background in professional services or systems integration environments

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