Principal Architect - Data & AI
Core
Define and drive enterprise-scale AI delivery strategies, lead end-to-end technical accountability for mission-critical engagements, and establish scalable models for intelligent automation and autonomous systems.
Role type
Principal Architect - Data & AI (Strategy & Technical Leadership)
Builds
Enterprise AI/ML platforms, intelligent automation systems, and scalable data architectures for large-scale customer programs.
Domain
Enterprise Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Cloud Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise architecture design, AI/ML strategy formulation, executive stakeholder management, transformation program leadership, solutioning for complex deals, governance and compliance oversight, cost optimization, security and reliability engineering, rapid ideation and pilot deployment, reference architecture creation.
Preferred skills
Advanced certifications in data/AI platforms, experience with modern delivery methodologies, gotomarket acceleration models.
Technologies
Enterprise data platforms, AI/ML frameworks, cloud infrastructure, modern delivery tools.
Responsibilities
Partner with CIO/CTO/CDO leadership to balance innovation, governance, cost, and security; shape forward-looking architecture visions leveraging emerging AI capabilities; lead creation of reusable assets and reference architectures; act as executive technical authority during escalations; guide customers through complex tradeoffs involving cost, risk, and performance; ensure solutions meet Responsible AI standards.
Seniority
Principal, executive-level strategy & hands-on architectural leadership