AI Services Consultant

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Job Description Customer experience is transforming through AI-driven innovation. At Zendesk, we don’t just embrace this change — we lead it. Our Professional Services team is revolutionizing how we help our customers implement and adopt AI by building an AI Delivery team and methodology. As the technical and product expert for our AI-powered Resolution Platform, the AI Services Consultant role is integral to delivering quick time to value while guiding our customers through their configuration and optimization.  

## ## ## Mission As an AI Services Consultant at Zendesk, your mission is to provide technical solutions and remove roadblocks for your customers to drive resolutions on our AI Platform. You will act as a technical expert and trusted advisor, guiding customers through complex configurations with agility and precision. Your strong consulting skills and project management expertise will ensure seamless integration and optimization of AI solutions, driving transformative business outcomes.

## Overarching Objective For

The Role:

* Accelerate customers’ time‑to‑value by driving adoption and operational excellence for Zendesk AI solutions, ensuring customers realize measurable business impact from initial deployment through scale
* Be the customer’s AI technical expert. Turn goals into the right configuration, integrations, and design choices, and remove blockers fast.
* Lead smooth, on-time delivery. Run projects end-to-end with clear scope, timelines, and stakeholder alignment to deliver reliably.

How You’ll Make an Impact## Strategic Accountabilities
* Technical Expertise & Guidance:
Provide expert advice on the implementation and optimization of Zendesk AI products, ensuring customers leverage the full capabilities of the technology to meet their business goals.
* Change Management & Training:
Facilitate change management processes and deliver consultative sessions to ensure smooth adoption and integration of AI solutions within customer organizations.
* Successful Project Delivery:
Accountable for the timely and successful delivery of AI projects, meeting or exceeding customer expectations and maintaining high standards of quality.
* Customer Satisfaction:
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction, contributing to customer retention and potential upsell opportunities.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams, including Customer Success and Sales, to ensure alignment on the customer’s AI Roadmap and address any technical challenges that would block the customer from adopting AI.
* Tactical solutions for business outcomes:
Ensure that AI solutions are effectively aligned with customer business goals, resulting in measurable improvements in customer experience and AI Adoption.

What You’ll Need to Succeed## Strategic Skills & Expertise
* Consulting Expertise:
Strong consulting skills with the ability to assess client needs, develop strategic solutions, and provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Strong Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Project Management:
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
* Technical Proficiency in AI:
Deep understanding of AI technologies, particularly Zendesk AI products, with the ability to implement and optimize these solutions effectively.
* Agility and Adaptability:
Ability to work effectively in diverse and dynamic environments, adapting to changing client needs and industry trends.
* Problem-Solving Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions.
* Continuous Learning:
Commitment to staying updated on the latest AI trends and advancements, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions to clients.

Qualifications
* Must have a minimum of 3+ years of related experience in Consulting / Professional Services
* Previous experience in go-to-customer/GTM roles in enterprise technology / SaaS — either customer success management,…