Principal Consultant - AI Infrastructure Services
About The Position
The Principal Consultant is part of Dell Technologies’ Consulting team and the Professional Services Organization Technical Program Management Office (PMO), which helps organizations optimize data center design and accelerate AI transformation through seamless, ROI-driven deployments. The role serves as a subject-matter expert in industry and technology transformation, supporting the largest and most strategic AI businesses and Cloud Service Providers globally. The consultant leads discovery, architecture, and roadmap development, quantifies value realization for executives, and provides insights to de-risk investments and accelerate outcomes. The role includes conducting executive workshops and deep dives, developing reference architectures, migration strategies, and operating models, producing executive-ready narratives and value cases, guiding delivery teams, and mentoring senior consultants. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, with travel of up to 60% depending on project and business requirements.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of cloud/data architecture and enterprise integration.
- Ability to translate complex signals into clear recommendations.
- Strong facilitation and influence skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience synthesizing cross-industry or multi-cloud landscapes.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% based on project and business requirements.
- Typically requires 15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS, MEng).
- Architect-level certifications strongly desired (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF).
- Experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and liquid cooling solutions (water cooling/direct-to-chip) in data center environments is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct executive workshops and deep dives; frame options and recommendations.
- Lead reference architectures, migration strategies, and operating models.
- Produce executive-ready narratives and value cases; guide delivery teams.
- Mentor senior consultants and contribute to methods and templates.
- Lead discovery, architecture, and roadmap development, and quantify value realization for executives.
- Implement and consult on strategic AI businesses and Cloud Service Providers globally.
Benefits
- Dell Technologies benefits and perks are available; details are referenced at MyWellatDell.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
