AI-First Enterprise Architect & ARB Leader

OpenTalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is seeking a Director of AI First Enterprise Architecture to define the enterprise architecture vision and standards for AI-enabled software.

The role reports to the SVP of Engineering & AI Transformation and chairs the Architecture Review Board, guiding two AI Solution Architects and aligning with engineering leaders to implement common, secure, and scalable patterns. You will balance architectural rigor with delivery pace, ensure accountability for

Qualifications

• Experience defining AI-first architecture and standards.
• Ability to chair architecture governance bodies.
• Strong collaboration with engineering leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define AI-first enterprise architecture and long-term strategy.
• Lead two AI Solution Architects and influence delivery patterns.
• Partner with Directors of Engineering to standardize patterns across teams.
• Balance architectural rigor with delivery velocity and accountability.

Skills

AI architecture

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Solution architecture

Tools

Claude Code

Azure

Job description

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is seeking a Director of AI First Enterprise Architecture to define the enterprise architecture vision and standards for AI-enabled software.

The role reports to the SVP of Engineering & AI Transformation and chairs the Architecture Review Board, guiding two AI Solution Architects and aligning with engineering leaders to implement common, secure, and scalable patterns. You will balance architectural rigor with delivery pace, ensure accountability for