Enterprise AI Architect Leader Scalable Strategic Solutions

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

Job summary

Avanade Inc. seeks an AI Architect Manager to design, develop, and scale enterprise AI solutions aligned to business strategy across the Microsoft ecosystem.

You will lead architectural design, guide AI initiatives, and partner with global teams to deliver secure, high-performing AI platforms while coaching teams and ensuring measurable outcomes. The role requires strategic, hands-on leadership and the ability to operate in a matrixed environment, delivering value for clients and accelerating AI

Qualifications

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.
• Travel including internationally, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for AI solution architecture, ensuring alignment with client business strategies, technical requirements, and industry best practices.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable architectural designs in collaboration with AI teams and Solution Architect.
• 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 and solution approaches.
• Develop and contribute to AI assets, accelerators, and methodologies to enhance organizational capability and delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate across global teams and partner ecosystems to share knowledge, drive innovation, and scale AI capabilities.

Job description

Avanade Inc. seeks an AI Architect Manager to design, develop, and scale enterprise AI solutions aligned to business strategy across the Microsoft ecosystem.

You will lead architectural design, guide AI initiatives, and partner with global teams to deliver secure, high-performing AI platforms while coaching teams and ensuring measurable outcomes. The role requires strategic, hands-on leadership and the ability to operate in a matrixed environment, delivering value for clients and accelerating AI