Director, Enterprise Architecture, AI Architect

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise AI architecture and reference models across all applications, platforms, and data domains
• Design secure AI, Agentic AI and GenAI systems for enterprise use cases including manufacturing, supply chain, and business functions
• Lead AI security architecture including data protection, IAM, and secure integrations across IT environments
• Establish governance frameworks, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure AI governance aligns with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001 standards
• Implement cost control strategies and FinOps practices
• Define AI engineering standards (RAG, prompt engineering, LLMOps)
• Provide executive advisory on AI strategy, risks, and investments
• Closely collaborate with delivery and security teams and enforce architecture quality standards
• Establish and lead the AI Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Govern adherence to defined AI architecture standards, processes, and procedures via the CoE
• Define, evolve, and publish new AI architecture standards and best practices
• Drive reuse of patterns, components, and platforms across AI initiatives
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration through the CoE to scale AI capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technology related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, AI architecture, data management, or broader IT functions
• Extensive experience in enterprise AI architecture
• Hands-on experience with production Agentic and GenAI systems
• Hands-on experience with AI cost control
• Strong cybersecurity and risk management mindset
• Experience across multiple enterprise platforms and domains
• Experience establishing or leading Centers of Excellence or governance bodies
• Familiarity with leading AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-platform integration (ERP, Cloud, Data Platforms, Applications)
• Agentic AI / GenAI / LLM Architecture (RAG, LLMOps)
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management
• AI Governance Frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)
• Strategic Thinking and Leadership
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, communicate seamlessly across various domains, and influence stakeholders at all levels including colleagues and key decision-makers.