Director, AI Strategy Architect

KPMG LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect in Los Angeles to lead enterprise AI strategy and architecture within Advisory Services. You will drive end-to-end AI solution programs, coordinate with C-level stakeholders, and shape roadmaps for GenAI deployments in diverse industries.

You will oversee multi-agent GenAI system design, RAG pipelines, and governance, while mentoring teams and collaborating with major platform teams to advance KPMG’s AI capabilities. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud tech with leadership in consulting or tech.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred; minimum Bachelor’s required.
• Experience with MS/AWS/Google Cloud AI ecosystems and multi-agent systems.
• Proficiency in AI-powered workflow solutions using major cloud services.
• Experience designing multi-agent conversational systems integrated with CRM/ERP.
• Knowledge of GenAIOps/LLMOps, governance, and MLOps practices.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or later.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI solution development and transformation programs across industries.
• Advise senior and C-level stakeholders on AI strategies and roadmaps.
• Oversee design and delivery of multi-agent GenAI systems and RAG architectures.
• Drive risk management, governance, and security for GenAI deployments.
• Develop proposals and expand KPMG’s AI portfolio through business development.
• Mentor cross-functional teams and stay at the forefront of AI and cloud engineering.
• Collaborate with platform teams (Microsoft, Google, Salesforce) to enhance AI offerings.
• Set strategic vision for AI offerings aligned with KPMG’s digital strategy.
• Uphold integrity and a respectful, professional work environment.

Skills

AI leadership

Cloud architecture

Data analytics

Consulting experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Data Science/Engineering

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

GenAI tools (RAG pipelines)

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end AI solution development or transformation programs using cloud AI services, enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and decision-making across various industries
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior and C-level client stakeholders, shaping AI strategies and roadmaps while positioning KPMG’s AI solutions as strategic enablers of business objectives
• Oversee the design, architecture, and delivery of multi-agent GenAI systems, advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and multimodal solutions, ensuring seamless integration, quality, scalability, and security within enterprise workflows
• Advise clients on AI Risk Management, Governance, and Security, ensuring GenAI deployments comply with emerging regulatory frameworks and enterprise security standards (e.g., implementing guardrails and defending against LLM vulnerabilities)
• Drive business development to expand KPMG’s AI portfolio by identifying market opportunities, developing proposals, and securing new client engagements, while fostering strategic alliances
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, promoting a high-performance culture, technical excellence, and career development, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of AI and cloud engineering technology advancements
• Work closely with our Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other related platform teams to develop our AI capabilities and offerings within the relevant ecosystems
• Set a clear strategic vision for AI strategy and engineering offerings, staying updated on the latest AI advancements (including frontier vs. open-weight models) and innovations, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring alignment with KPMG’s digital strategy
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud technology, including leadership roles in consulting or technology organizations; AI certifications (for example: Professional AI Architect, Machine Learning Engineer) or equivalent are a plus
• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field preferred; minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft, AWS, and/or Google Cloud’s AI ecosystem (including agent build functionality) to design and orchestrate intelligent multi-agent systems, integrating complex RAG pipelines, and connecting GenAI to proprietary enterprise data (Knowledge Graphs, Vector Databases) that handle complex, dynamic tasks and conversations
• Proficient in architecting and implementing AI-powered workflow solutions using Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud services (For example: Foundry, Bedrock, Vertex AI), and demonstrating a strong grasp of model-agnostic architectures leveraging both proprietary and open-weight foundational models for scalable, automated systems with expertise in agentic AI and automation
• Skilled in designing multi-agent conversational and autonomous AI systems integrated with enterprise applications (CRM, ERP), enhancing customer engagement through smart chatbots and virtual agents to improve user experience and operational efficiency; experienced in conversational AI integration
• Deep understanding of scaling AI-driven solutions, GenAIOps/LLMOps (including LLM evaluation frameworks, prompt versioning, routing, and cost optimization), AI governance, and MLOps practices for maintaining models; ability to bring industry consulting insights with a balance of technical and business acumen to deliver strategic, value-driven AI solutions; In-depth knowledge of AI orchestration and best practices
• Travel as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)