Enterprise AI Solutions Architect & Sales Leader

Avanade Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Avanade Inc. in Seattle seeks an AI Architect Manager to lead enterprise AI programs, design scalable architectures, and drive client value across Microsoft ecosystem. You will own end-to-end engagement from discovery to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and global partners.

The role requires 8+ years in AI/consulting, strong leadership in sales cycles, and hands-on expertise in Python, Azure AI, and MLOps. This is a senior, client-facing position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in AI, data, or consulting roles.
• 3+ years leading end-to-end sales cycles.
• 5+ years designing enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• 4+ years with Microsoft AI ecosystem.
• 2+ years Generative AI deployment.
• 5+ years Python programming for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI solution architecture and ensure alignment with client strategy.
• Own end-to-end sales cycles from origination to close.
• Partner with account teams to originate AI opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution scope.
• Provide governance and best practices across delivery teams.

Skills

AI solution architecture

Sales cycle leadership

Enterprise AI design

Microsoft AI ecosystem

Generative AI

Python for analytics

Data integration & analytics

DevOps / MLOps

Client-facing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Azure Machine Learning

Azure Databricks

Job description

Avanade Inc. in Seattle seeks an AI Architect Manager to lead enterprise AI programs, design scalable architectures, and drive client value across Microsoft ecosystem. You will own end-to-end engagement from discovery to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and global partners.

The role requires 8+ years in AI/consulting, strong leadership in sales cycles, and hands-on expertise in Python, Azure AI, and MLOps. This is a senior, client-facing position with travel as needed.