Principal Architect II

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Position Summary:

The Data, Analytics, and AI Principal Architect II is a senior architect role responsible for defining and driving the strategic vision for enterprise data and AI systems. This position oversees the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative data platforms and AI capabilities that empower business intelligence, advanced analytics, and machine learning across the organization. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to lead a team of architects and collaborate cross-functionally to unlock the full potential of data and AI.

The ideal candidate will possess a rare blend of technical mastery, strategic vision, and leadership acumen. They should demonstrate advanced proficiency in enterprise data architecture, cloud platforms, and AI/ML technologies, with a proven ability to design scalable solutions that support complex business needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for guiding cross-functional teams and aligning technical initiatives with organizational goals. A solid understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, and interoperability frameworks is critical. Above all, this leader must be innovative, collaborative, and results-driven; committed to harnessing data and AI to drive transformation and deliver measurable impact.

In this role you will act as an advisor for various complex projects and initiatives and taking full ownership of all necessary architectural artifacts, high-level designs, proof of concepts (POCs), and deployment support for large to complex data, analytics, and AI solutions. You will play a pivotal role in defining the building blocks for future-state architecture and creating a roadmap for realizing these goals. Key responsibilities include defining architectural standards, ensuring data governance and security compliance, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding cross-functional teams in the integration of data and AI capabilities. This role also plays a critical role in aligning technical solutions with organizational goals, driving operational efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

You will thrive on bringing innovative approaches validated by quality research, industry insights, and proof of concepts supporting the suggested technology or architecture solution blueprint. Furthermore, you will possess robust expertise in ML/AI capabilities. This diverse knowledge will empower you to recommend breakthroug