VP of Architecture & Engineering — AI & Enterprise Systems

Coaction Global; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 172,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coaction seeks a visionary VP of Architecture and Engineering to lead technology strategy in the US, overseeing enterprise architecture, Core API engineering, and enterprise AI adoption.

You will partner with IT and business leaders to apply system design and software solutions that align with business objectives and govern AI responsibly, accelerating enterprise transformation.

This senior role emphasizes execution, mentorship, and delivering differentiated value to clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT and business experience across cloud and AI/ML platforms.
• Proven track record leading AI initiatives from strategy to production.
• Strong governance, security, and model-risk awareness.
• Excellent leadership and communication with CIO and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively serves as the primary point of contact for enterprise architecture decisions
• Develops technology and architecture vision and standards with the CIO and business stakeholders
• Leads the architecture & Core API engineering teams
• Defines and drives the enterprise AI adoption strategy and roadmap, identifying high-impact use cases for AI and automation across underwriting, claims, and IT operations
• Facilitates the prioritization of architecture and software engineering initiatives
• Conducts research on emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, in support of Coaction’s vision and recommends solutions that are flexible and cost effective
• Works with members of IT to prepare alternatives to resolve business problems
• Proactively shares knowledge of technology opportunities and risks to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units.
• Oversees implementation of end-to-end system integrations
• Liaises with vendors and service providers to select the products or services that best meet our goals
• Works with business partners on all technology solution needs
• Creates and documents patterns and guiding principles to achieve long‑term vision
• Communicates architecture and data decisions, priorities and relevant information to project teams and appropriate levels of staff
• Establishes governance and responsible‑AI standards to ensure AI and automation initiatives meet security, compliance, and model‑risk requirements

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise architecture

AI/ML strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Business Admin or equivalent

Job description

Coaction seeks a visionary VP of Architecture and Engineering to lead technology strategy in the US, overseeing enterprise architecture, Core API engineering, and enterprise AI adoption.

You will partner with IT and business leaders to apply system design and software solutions that align with business objectives and govern AI responsibly, accelerating enterprise transformation.

This senior role emphasizes execution, mentorship, and delivering differentiated value to clients.