SME&C Manager, Global AI Enterprise Architect

About the role

Avanade is seeking a hands-on and execution-focused Manager, Global AI Enterprise Architect to support the design, scaling, and integration of AI-enabled solutions into our pre-packaged services portfolio. This role partners across product management, engineering, and delivery teams to develop solutions that can be executed with speed, consistency, and quality, enabling midmarket clients to adopt AI capabilities at scale through reusable solutions integrated into existing business and technology environments.

Responsibilities

• AI Architecture & Solution Design
  • Contribute to the design of AI-enabled solution architectures within the Avanade Catalyst Solutions portfolio
  • Apply and help develop reusable patterns, reference architectures, and accelerators
  • Adapt pre-built AI solutions to support client needs and evolving market requirements
  • Ensure solutions meet standards for scalability, security, and production readiness
• AI-Enabled Services Development
  • Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven tools and methods
  • Support the development of repeatable, outcome-based services
  • Contribute to standardizing AI-enabled delivery approaches
• Catalyst Solution Enablement
  • Support architecture and deployment of ready-made AI offerings such as copilots, automation, and analytics solutions
  • Help drive consistency in how AI solutions are implemented across engagements
  • Enable efficient deployment of standardized AI capabilities
• Enterprise Integration & Microsoft Ecosystem
  • Contribute to integrating AI solutions into enterprise client environments
  • Leverage knowledge of Microsoft technologies including:
    • Azure and Azure AI
    • Data platforms including Fabric and Databricks
    • Power Platform and Copilot Studio
    • M365 Copilot
  • Support the development of integration approaches, APIs, and data flows across systems
• Governance, Risk & Responsible AI
  • Support adherence to AI architecture standards, including:
    • Data governance and privacy
    • Model lifecycle management
    • Responsible AI practices
  • Partner with security, risk, and compliance teams to align with enterprise requirements
• Solution Support & Pre-Sales Contribution
  • Contribute to architecture inputs during solution development and proposal efforts
  • Support solution positioning by helping translate business needs into AI-enabled approaches
• Delivery Support & Technical Guidance
  • Provide guidance to delivery teams to align with defined architectural standards
  • Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical input
  • Support enablement of delivery teams on AI architecture practices

Qualifications

• Required Skills
  • Experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or AI/ML solution delivery
  • Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem technologies including Azure, data, and Power Platform
  • Experience supporting delivery of scalable and repeatable solutions
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and delivery teams
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
• Preferred Skills
  • Experience working with AI-enabled or productized service offerings
  • Exposure to midmarket clients
  • Understanding of responsible AI and governance frameworks
  • Experience contributing to proposals or solution shaping

Leadership Profile

• Execution-focused with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in evolving and fast-paced environments
• Collaborative across teams and geographies
• Focused on quality, scalability, and client outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• Practical architecture experience with a delivery mindset
• Interest in AI innovation and applied use cases
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable solutions
• Focus on building scalable, reusable offerings

Pay

Compensation varies by location. Annual salary ranges for this role are as follows:

• California: $164,000-$185,000
• Cleveland: $147,900-$165,000
• Colorado: $147,900-$165,000
• District of Columbia: $164,000-$185,000
• Illinois: $159,800-$179,000
• Maryland: $164,000-$185,000
• Massachusetts: $164,000-$185,000
• Minnesota: $159,800-$179,000
• New York: $175,100-$195,000
• New Jersey: $175,100-$195,000
• Washington: $164,900-$185,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays and paid time off

See more information on Avanade’s benefits and total rewards.