Data and AI Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager to lead our Data & AI consulting initiatives. This role combines strategic advisory, solution architecture, pre-sales leadership, and innovation responsibilities to help clients transform their businesses through data, analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI technologies.The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders, business users, and technical teams to define digital transformation roadmaps, design modern data platforms, develop proposals, and drive innovative Data & AI solutions across industries.Key Responsibilities1. Pre-Sales & Solution AdvisoryEngage with clients to understand business challenges, requirements, and strategic objectives.Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and requirement-gathering activities.Design end-to-end Data, Analytics, AI, and Generative AI solution architectures.Prepare solution proposals, presentations, effort estimations, statements of work (SOW), and tender responses.Present technical and business solutions to executive stakeholders and decision makers.Participate in client pitches, proof-of-concepts (POCs), demonstrations, and technical evaluations.Work closely with sales and delivery teams to develop winning solutions and value propositions.2. Strategy & Data Transformation AdvisoryAdvise clients on enterprise Data & AI strategy, operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.Facilitate executive workshops to align business priorities with data-driven initiatives.Assess current-state capabilities and develop target-state architecture and implementation roadmaps.Provide recommendations for platform modernization, cloud migration, self-service analytics, and AI adoption.Support clients in establishing measurable business outcomes and value realization frameworks.3. Solution Architecture & Technical LeadershipDesign scalable enterprise data platforms across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.Define architecture patterns covering: Data LakehouseData WarehouseData IntegrationMaster Data ManagementData GovernanceData QualityBusiness IntelligenceMachine Learning & AIGenerative AIAgentic AI SolutionsEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend best-fit architectures based on client requirements.Ensure architecture designs adhere to security, governance, compliance, and performance best practices.4. AI & InnovationResearch and evaluate emerging Data & AI technologies, tools, and market trends.Develop innovative AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI use cases for clients.Lead Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and innovation initiatives.Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to build solution accelerators and reusable assets.Contribute to thought leadership, industry presentations, white papers, and marketing content.5. Stakeholder ManagementBuild trusted advisor relationships with business and technology leaders.Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both business and technical audiences.Mentor consultants and architects in solution design, proposal development, and client engagement.Support business development and strategic growth initiatives.RequirementsExperienceBachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, or related discipline.Minimum 10 years of experience in Data & Analytics, Data Platform, AI, or Digital Transformation consulting.At least 5 years of experience leading solution architecture, advisory engagements, or enterprise transformation initiatives.Proven experience in pre-sales, business development support, and proposal management.Technical ExpertiseStrong hands-on and architecture experience in one or moreof the following areas:Enterprise Data Platform ArchitectureData Lakehouse and Modern Data Warehouse SolutionsCloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)On-Premises and Hybrid Data PlatformsData Integration and ETL/ELT ArchitectureBusiness Intelligence and Self-Service AnalyticsMachine Learning and Advanced AnalyticsGenerative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)Agentic AI, AI Assistants, and Intelligent AutomationData Governance, Data Quality, and Metadata ManagementData Security, Privacy, and Compliance FrameworksBusiness & Consulting SkillsStrong consulting and stakeholder management capabilities.Excellent requirement analysis and problem-solving skills.Strong proposal writing and tender response development experience.Exceptional presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.Ability to independently conduct executive workshops and client engagements.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into technology solutions.Preferred CertificationsMicrosoft Azure Solutions ArchitectMicrosoft Fabric or Azure Data CertificationsAWS Professional CertificationsDatabricks CertificationsSnowflake CertificationsTOGAFCertified Data Management Professional (CDMP)AI/ML or Generative AI CertificationsWhat We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted advisor,and technology leader who can bridge business objectives with modern Data &AI solutions. You should be passionate about innovation, comfortable engagingwith C-level stakeholders, and capable of shaping large-scale digitaltransformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.Why Join UsLead high-impact Data & AI transformation initiatives.Work with cutting-edge AI, Generative AI, and cloud technologies.Collaborate with industry-leading clients and technology partners.Influence business strategy and technology innovation.Career progression into leadership and practice management roles.