Principal AI Architect & Responsible AI Leader

Constellation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 173,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Principal IT Architect in Chicago to lead cross-project architecture, governance, and AI strategy. You will shape architecture for IT business applications, services, and solutions while embedding Responsible AI practices.

The role requires deep technical and business understanding, collaboration with leadership and teams, and proactive continuous improvement in AI governance and security. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• 10 years technical experience designing, developing, and delivering medium to large scale software solutions.
• 5 years technical experience designing, developing, and delivering AI/ML solutions.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft technologies and Azure components
• Recognized subject matter expert in Generative AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel 25%

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and security expertise to IT and business teams to identify security technology solutions and develop security reference architectures and strategies to achieve business results.
• Manage and monitor multiple intake channels for evaluating proposed and active implementations of AI that will vary in stages of conception (Ideation, Analysis, Design, Development).
• Ensure appropriate implementation of technology within both the development and production environments by leveraging the Responsible AI processes.
• Provide technological expertise and advice to IT and Business leadership in the development of strategic information technology plans to support business strategies tied to AI.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with business and IT partners.
• Communicate status to key stakeholders on a regular basis through partnership with the Responsible AI program lead.
• Participate in governance mechanisms and ensure that architecture deliverables exceed AI governance standards.
• Maintain awareness of trends and issues in area of technical expertise; evaluate new technologies or technology opportunities and provide analysis of their potential impact to the business.
• Provide coaching/ mentorship for IT personnel. Participate in career development and recognition activities.
• Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Promote inclusion and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Data Science

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Master's Degree or MBA

Professional IT Architecture education or certification

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Principal IT Architect in Chicago to lead cross-project architecture, governance, and AI strategy. You will shape architecture for IT business applications, services, and solutions while embedding Responsible AI practices.

The role requires deep technical and business understanding, collaboration with leadership and teams, and proactive continuous improvement in AI governance and security. Travel up to 25% may be required.