Principal AI Transformation Architect

Key Responsibilities
Advise the CIO on AI strategy, emerging Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities, and their application across the Technology organization
Engage with senior technology leaders to understand operating models, processes, pain points, cost drivers, and transformation priorities
Identify AI transformation opportunities across cybersecurity, cloud and compute, networking, infrastructure operations, service desk, application management, DevOps, and related technology processes
Identify opportunities beyond incremental automation, including process redesign, intelligent decision support, and autonomous or semi-autonomous operations
Create and maintain a structured AI Opportunity Portfolio covering business problems, expected value, feasibility, data and integration requirements, risks, dependencies, and implementation complexity
Establish a transparent prioritization framework based on business value, feasibility, readiness, risk, and time-to-value
Develop the AI Transformation Roadmap, sequencing opportunities into quick wins, scalable initiatives, and long-term transformational programs
Define high-level target architectures and implementation approaches for priority initiatives involving Generative AI, RAG, AI agents, orchestration, enterprise integration, security, and responsible AI
Mobilize and coordinate Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, Data, and AI specialists when deeper domain expertise is required
Support initiatives throughout the lifecycle, from idea development and business case creation to MVP/pilot and production deployment
Ensure AI strategy translates into measurable business and operational outcomes
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Enterprise AI Architecture
Orchestration
Microsoft Azure Enterprise Environments and AI Ecosystem
Responsible AI
Cybersecurity
Cloud and Compute
Networking and Infrastructure Operations
IT Service Management (ITSM)
Application Management
DevOps and Engineering
Enterprise Architecture
Executive Advisory and Communication
Workshop Facilitation
Technology Strategy Consulting
AI Transformation Roadmapping
Business Case Development
Opportunity Portfolio Management
CIO/CTO-Level Stakeholder Engagement
Schedule
Start date: 2026-11-11