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Role Overview: AI Architecture Manager

Accenture Middle East is seeking a full-time AI Architecture Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading the design and evolution of enterprise AI platforms and architecture frameworks to enable scalable adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the organization. The manager will define target-state AI architecture, evaluate emerging technologies, and establish secure, governed, and high-performing AI foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve enterprise AI architecture frameworks, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and multi-modal AI solutions.
• Define target-state AI platform architectures and develop implementation roadmaps for enterprise-wide AI adoption and scalability.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns, providing recommendations on technology selection and investment decisions.
• Design and operationalize end-to-end AI foundations supporting model development, deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Assess and integrate technologies across data platforms, AI/ML ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, security controls, and governance frameworks.
• Architect and develop custom platform components to address enterprise AI scalability, performance, and operational requirements.
• Optimize compute infrastructure and model-serving environments for improved performance, availability, observability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish AI platform standards, architectural principles, and best practices to support secure and scalable AI delivery.
• Implement Responsible AI, security, compliance, risk management, and governance controls across AI platforms and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, security, and business teams to ensure AI architecture aligns with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout AI transformation and modernization initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 10-12 years in AI Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Data Platforms, or related technology leadership roles.
• Platform Design: Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI and Machine Learning platforms.
• AI Knowledge: Strong understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-modal AI models, and modern AI architecture patterns.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform and their AI/ML services.
• MLOps Expertise: Expertise in MLOps, AI platform engineering, model deployment, monitoring, and AI operations.
• Governance & Security: Experience designing governance, security, compliance, and Responsible AI frameworks for enterprise solutions.
• Infrastructure: Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and scalable infrastructure design.
• Leadership: Experience leading architecture decisions and influencing technology strategy across cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• AI Transformation: Experience building enterprise AI foundations, AI Centers of Excellence (CoE), or large-scale AI transformation programs.
• Advanced AI: Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and advanced AI platform architectures.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, distributed computing, and high-performance AI infrastructure.
• Platform Optimization: Expertise in AI observability, model performance optimization, platform reliability, and cost management.
• Communication: Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and executive communication skills.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in Cloud Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Enterprise Architecture.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close collaboration with various business and technology stakeholders, including engineering, data, security, and business teams, to ensure AI initiatives align with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.

Join Our Team

Accenture Middle East is looking for a dedicated professional to contribute to the advancement of AI architecture within the organization. We invite qualified candidates to apply.