Data and AI Architect Manager

Avanade Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade seeks an AI Architect Manager to lead design, development, and scaling of enterprise AI solutions aligned to business outcomes. You will guide end-to-end solutioning and sales efforts across the Microsoft ecosystem, translating complex requirements into actionable AI architectures that deliver measurable client value.

You will partner with global teams to enable enterprise-wide AI delivery, innovation, and revenue growth, operating in a matrixed environment to drive client impact and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable AI architectures.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across pre-sales and delivery lifecycles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for AI solution architecture aligned with client strategy.
• Own end-to-end sales cycles from opportunity origination to deal closure.
• Partner with account teams to originate and mature AI opportunities with measurable value.
• Translate requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable designs.
• Analyze client processes and data landscapes to identify AI transformation opportunities.

Skills

AI architecture

Solution architecture

Pre-sales

Leadership

Job description

The AI Architect Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and scaling enterprise AI solutions aligned to business strategy and measurable outcomes. This role serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, enabling clients to establish, mature, and scale their AI programs across the Microsoft ecosystem.The incumbent will lead AI architectural design and end-to-end solutioning and sales efforts, including opportunity origination, qualification, solution shaping, and delivery, by evaluating business processes, operating models, and application architectures to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing AI solutions tailored to client environments. This role is responsible for translating complex business requirements into actionable AI architectures that deliver tangible value and measurable client outcomes.Come Join UsThe Data and AI Architect Manager will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and global teams across Avanade, Accenture, Microsoft, and partner ecosystems to ensure a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to AI solution delivery, innovation, and revenue growth.This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader capable of operating effectively in a complex, matrixed environment while driving innovation, collaboration, client impact, and commercial success.

What you'll do

• Provide leadership and oversight for AI solution architecture, ensuring alignment with client business strategies, technical requirements, and industry best practices.
• Own and drive end-to-end sales cycles, including opportunity identification, qualification, solution shaping, proposal development, pricing inputs, and deal closure.
• Partner with account teams and clients to originate and develop AI opportunities, aligning solutions to business value and measurable outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable architectural designs in collaboration with AI teams and Solution Architects.
• Analyze client processes, systems, and data landscapes to identify AI transformation opportunities and recommend appropriate approaches based on client maturity.
• Lead solutioning activities including estimation, technical design, and proposal development across the pre-sales and delivery lifecycle.
• Deliver AI engagements in roles including AI SME, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide governance, quality assurance, and best practice guidance across AI project teams related to delivery approach, design, and implementation.
• Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder meetings, and pre-sales presentations to articulate AI value, solution approach, and business impact.
• Develop and contribute to AI assets, accelerators, and methodologies to enhance organizational capability, sales effectiveness, and delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate across global teams and partner ecosystems to share knowledge, drive innovation, and scale AI capabilities.

Priority SkillAgentic AI Solution Architecture

Job Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require, with reasonable accommodation provided where required by applicable law.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as business needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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