Lead AI Solutions Architect - Scale & Impact (Hybrid)

Lions Clubs International; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Clubs International is seeking a Lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Architect to lead practical, scalable AI initiatives across the organization. You will act as a player-coach, developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions, mentoring teams, and setting strategic direction for responsible and cost-effective AI use.

You will focus on selecting the right tools, ensuring scalability, and aligning with Lions' mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 8 years in progressively responsible technology roles with cloud/SaaS/enterprise automation experience.
• Hands-on experience developing or supporting applied AI solutions (generative AI, RAG-based chat agents, automation).
• Experience evaluating tools/models for cost, performance, and scalability.
• Experience with RAG-based AI and assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini.

Responsibilities

• Partner across divisions to shape and operationalize Lions Clubs International's AI strategy with hands-on experimentation and delivery.
• Educate Lions members on appropriate use of AI, protecting branding, reputation and privacy.
• Design, build, and pilot applied AI solutions including generative AI assistants and RAG-based chat agents.

Skills

Clear communication

Mentoring

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

RAG-based AI

Agentforce

Job description

Lions Clubs International is seeking a Lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Architect to lead practical, scalable AI initiatives across the organization. You will act as a player-coach, developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions, mentoring teams, and setting strategic direction for responsible and cost-effective AI use.

You will focus on selecting the right tools, ensuring scalability, and aligning with Lions' mission.