Manager | Engineering AI & Data | AI & Data | AI Architect📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Deloitte is seeking an experienced AI Architect at the Manager level to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to leading the design, development, and delivery of advanced AI solutions for clients. The position requires a blend of deep technical expertise in artificial intelligence and the strategic capability to guide client engagements, advise senior stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams. As a client-facing leadership role, the successful candidate will architect enterprise-grade AI solutions designed to achieve measurable business impact.
Working at Deloitte means committing to a career within one of the world's largest and most respected professional services firms. The firm's purpose is to make an impact that matters, consistently challenging itself to prioritize what is most important for clients, its people, and society. Deloitte serves clients by providing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and fostering sustainable growth, offering its professionals an exceptional career experience and an inclusive, collaborative culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging AI trends, including generative AI, agentic AI, decision intelligence, industrial AI, and digital twins, and their practical enterprise applications.
- Define enterprise-scale AI architectures, incorporating LLM-based solutions, MLOps, agent orchestration, data pipelines, and integration with existing enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Establish best practices for trust, risk, governance, and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks like GDPR, PDPL, and NDMO.
- Provide architectural leadership across AI infrastructure, including cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), model deployment frameworks, and edge/on-device AI where applicable.
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex AI programs, from Proof of Concept (PoC) through to production scaling.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, data science, and consulting teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing.
- Drive the industrialization of AI assets into reusable accelerators and intellectual property for the firm.
- Mentor and develop AI architects, engineers, and consultants within the firm.
- Contribute to the growth of the AI consulting practice through go-to-market offerings, client proposals, and thought leadership.
- Represent the firm at industry forums, conferences, and client workshops as a thought leader in AI architecture.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
- At least 4+ years of experience specifically in AI/ML architecture roles.
- Proven experience in consulting or advisory roles, preferably within a Big 4 firm, a top-tier consulting firm, or a global systems integrator.
- A strong technical foundation in Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI, and agent-based systems.
- Proficiency in MLOps, data engineering, and cloud-native AI solutions on platforms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS.
- Experience with enterprise application ecosystems, including ERP, CRM, and HRM platforms.
- Knowledge of AI security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- A track record of leading large-scale AI programs and cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into executive-level narratives and demonstrate measurable value.
- An advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI, or a related field is preferred.
- Willingness to travel across the GCC region, estimated at 50-75% of the time.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Expertise in AI trends including generative AI, agentic AI, decision intelligence, industrial AI, and digital twins.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing LLM-based solutions, MLOps, agent orchestration, and data pipelines.
- Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Strong understanding of trust, risk, governance, and compliance principles, with knowledge of regulatory frameworks like GDPR, PDPL, and NDMO.
- Experience with cloud AI infrastructure on GCP, AWS, and Azure, as well as edge/on-device AI.
- Deep knowledge of AI security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Strategic thinking ability to shape enterprise AI transformation journeys.
- Technical leadership expertise in designing and governing scalable AI architectures.
- Client engagement skills, executive presence, and storytelling ability.
- Innovation mindset and passion for exploring emerging AI paradigms and translating them into business value.
- People leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and build high-performing teams.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities focused on driving innovative solutions.
- Strong business acumen to identify opportunities where data science can drive business value and growth.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in the Arabic language and relevant professional certifications in the field. Publications or articles on Artificial Intelligence topics are also considered a plus.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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