Enterprise AI Architect — Responsible Innovation

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston in Houston, TX seeks an IT Architect – Applications (Responsible AI and Innovation) to lead the city’s AI strategy, governance, and adoption. Reporting to the Office of the CIO, you will shape enterprise architecture and guide secure, ethical AI initiatives across departments.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on solution design, pilots, and vendor engagement, ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards while delivering data‑driven public

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of specialized experience in application systems analysis and development.
• Experience in enterprise IT architecture for AI/data solutions.
• Experience translating business needs into viable AI opportunities and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of the City’s enterprise AI strategy and governance frameworks.
• Oversee AI use cases, pilots, and procurement activities (RFP/SOW).
• Collaborate across departments to enable AI adoption while ensuring privacy and compliance.

Skills

AI governance

Enterprise IT architecture

Stakeholder engagement

RFP/SOW development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Master’s degree substitution for up to 2 years experience

Job description

The City of Houston in Houston, TX seeks an IT Architect – Applications (Responsible AI and Innovation) to lead the city’s AI strategy, governance, and adoption. Reporting to the Office of the CIO, you will shape enterprise architecture and guide secure, ethical AI initiatives across departments.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on solution design, pilots, and vendor engagement, ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards while delivering data‑driven public