IT Architect Principal | Hybrid

About the role

Allianz Life is seeking a Principal Enterprise AI Architect to define and implement AI capabilities across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise target-state architectures for AI, spanning business capabilities, value streams, operating model implications, and supporting technology platforms.
• Partner closely with the Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) organization to ensure strong alignment between enterprise architecture, data strategy, responsible AI governance, and delivery execution.
• Develop and maintain enterprise AI roadmaps, identifying near, mid, and long-term opportunities across operations, digital channels, CRM, Salesforce, and partner ecosystems.
• Establish repeatable AI implementation patterns, including agent orchestration models, human in the loop designs, integration approaches, and AI lifecycle management.
• Translate business strategies and operational pain points into clear, actionable AI-enabled capabilities, from concept through execution readiness.
• Advise and guide domain architects, product leaders, and delivery teams on AI design choices, tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks.
• Ensure AI solutions are grounded in trusted data, reusable platforms, and shared services, in collaboration with data engineering, analytics, and AI teams.
• Embed responsible AI, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance into architecture designs, working closely with governance, risk, and security partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional design sessions to align stakeholders on AI strategy, operating model impacts, and execution sequencing.
• Produce executive-ready architectural artifacts, including capability maps, solution concepts, and operating model views.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, architecture, or related roles, with 5+ years operating at enterprise or cross-domain scope.
• Proven experience in enterprise, business, or solution architecture within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, including generative and agentic AI, applied in business or operational contexts.
• Proven record of defining architecture standards and patterns that enable scalable, repeatable delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including influence at senior executive levels.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex enterprise environments.
• Experience integrating risk, compliance, security, and governance into architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

• Experience with AI/ML tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan retirement program.
• Generous annual paid leave.
• Award-winning campus amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store, and two cafeterias.
• 401(k) company match.
• Life insurance.

Pay

$140,000 - $180,500

Schedule

Full-time