Principal Data & AI Strategy Architect

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & vision options

HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Principal Data Analytics & AI Strategist to serve as a technical authority for data, analytics, and AI strategy across products and platforms. This role defines scalable solution patterns, governance guardrails, and delivery models while aligning with enterprise data strategy and investment intent.

The position involves working across domains to socialize reference architectures, support high‑impact initiatives, and accelerate progress through hands‑on exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, statistics, data science, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field is preferred.
• Extensive (15-20+ years) experience in enterprise data, analytics, and/or AI strategy or related discipline.
• Experience defining enterprise-level strategy and translating it into executable roadmaps and delivery guardrails across portfolios.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership with clear materials.
• Strong knowledge of data & analytics concepts (data products, platforms, pipelines, governance, observability).
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders to drive alignment in ambiguous environments.
• Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, research, finance) with privacy/governance considerations.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills for executives and technical audiences.
• Cloud platform certification (Google, Azure, etc).
• Experience establishing enterprise data operating models and measuring adoption.
• Experience developing enterprise AI strategy including responsible AI controls and model risk management.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms and lakehouse/warehouse architectures.

Responsibilities

• Translate data, analytics, and AI strategy into scalable solution patterns and governance guardrails.
• Lead enterprise-wide data and AI initiatives across portfolios and domains.
• Shape reference architectures and decision frameworks to accelerate delivery.
• Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, security, and governance teams.
• Present to senior leaders, articulating risks, options, and sequencing for investments.
• Drive adoption of data products and operating models across the organization.
• Provide hands-on exploration and prototyping to validate early technical decisions.

Skills

Executive communication and messaging

Stakeholder management

Data strategy and governance

AI/ML strategy

Cloud platform proficiency

Regulatory/compliance understanding

Facilitation and workshops

Enterprise data architecture

Decision framing and roadmapping

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Tools

Vector stores

Knowledge graphs

MCP servers

Job description

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Principal Data Analytics & AI Strategist to serve as a technical authority for data, analytics, and AI strategy across products and platforms. This role defines scalable solution patterns, governance guardrails, and delivery models while aligning with enterprise data strategy and investment intent.

The position involves working across domains to socialize reference architectures, support high‑impact initiatives, and accelerate progress through hands‑on exploration.