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 qualified services or systems integration environments

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📌 Principal Consultant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Optimus Information
📍 Winnipeg