Senior AI Architect & Strategy Lead

KPI Partners; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Partners is seeking a senior AI Architect/Practitioner onshore in the United States to serve as a strategic technical advisor. You will identify high-value AI use cases, influence technology choices, and continuously refine the AI roadmap.

You will partner with stakeholders to guide platform selections (Azure AI, Fabric, Copilot), track GenAI trends, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure initiatives align with architecture and governance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT with 12+ years in enterprise architecture and AI/GenAI focus.
• Proven track record advising senior stakeholders on AI strategy and roadmap.
• Strong knowledge of AI platforms, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AI, Fabric, Copilot).
• Ability to translate business problems into viable AI use cases and technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management for onshore client-facing work.
• Experience with AI governance and responsible AI practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and validate AI use cases aligned with business goals under the Propel initiative.
• Provide guidance on technology and platform choices (Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot) to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Track emerging AI trends and brief leadership on developments and impact.
• Own and evolve AI roadmap, adjusting priorities as new opportunities or risks emerge.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor bridging business objectives with AI architecture and delivery.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder advisory

Cloud AI ecosystems

Communication

Governance frameworks

Tools

Azure AI

Microsoft Fabric

Copilot

Job description

KPI Partners is seeking a senior AI Architect/Practitioner onshore in the United States to serve as a strategic technical advisor. You will identify high-value AI use cases, influence technology choices, and continuously refine the AI roadmap.

You will partner with stakeholders to guide platform selections (Azure AI, Fabric, Copilot), track GenAI trends, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure initiatives align with architecture and governance.