Gen AI Architect Lead — ER&I Strategy & Platforms

Associate Director, Gen AI Architect – Energy, Resources & Industrials (ER&I)

We seek an experienced professional to join our AI & Data team. This role is pivotal in driving the adoption and implementation of Gen AI solutions within the ER&I sector.

Generative AI is transforming ER&I, offering unprecedented opportunities for optimization, enhanced decision‑making, and new revenue streams. A robust Gen AI strategy is crucial for realizing this potential and gaining a competitive advantage. Our team delivers cutting‑edge Gen AI solutions enabling ER&I clients to thrive.

ER&I organizations are adopting innovative approaches to model building, customization, and data management, including transfer learning and robust data governance. A well‑designed Gen AI platform is at the heart of our clients’ GenAI CoE strategy. The Associate Director, Gen AI Architect is crucial to shaping and executing this vision.

Our AI & Data team specializes in implementing Gen AI solutions that drive tangible value for ER&I clients by:

• Identifying Gen AI opportunities aligned with client strategy.
• Gathering detailed requirements.
• Designing scalable Gen AI platforms and architectures.

• Designing Gen AI Architectures:
  Define end‑to‑end Gen AI architectures aligned with client business objectives and technology strategies.
• Advising on Gen AI Applications:
  Guide ER&I clients on leveraging Gen AI to address their challenges and objectives.
• Establishing Common AI Language:
  Foster executive‑level discussions to establish a common understanding of AI/Gen AI terminology.
• Creating Gen AI Roadmaps:
  Develop strategic roadmaps for Gen AI capabilities to generate value from data and AI.
• Assessing Systems & Proposing Solutions:
  Evaluate existing systems and recommend target Gen AI architectures using AI technologies and cloud platforms.
• Leading & Mentoring Teams:
  Lead diverse global teams, fostering an inclusive and valued team culture.
• Managing Stakeholders & Change:
  Support change management processes to ensure successful Gen AI adoption.
• Developing Market Offerings:
  Assist in developing market‑leading Gen AI solutions and proposals.
• Contributing to AI Community:
  Contribute to the development and growth of our AI and Data Architecture community.
• Driving Project Delivery:
  Drive client project delivery by owning work streams and ensuring successful engagements.
• Developing Team Members:
  Develop junior team members through on‑the‑job training.

• Consulting or ER&I
  
  Experience:
  
  Client‑facing project experience in consulting or direct ER&I industry roles; proven contribution to proposals, presentations, pre‑sales, and opportunity development.
• ER&I Industry Domain Knowledge:
  In‑depth expertise in ER&I functional areas (Engineering, Operations, Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, etc.).
• Deep GenAI Architecture Expertise:
  Extensive technical architecture experience in Gen AI, AI, or Enterprise Architecture, ideally within consulting or industry.
• Strong Problem‑Solving & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills applied to complex Gen AI challenges.
• Executive Stakeholder Management:
  Strong executive‑level stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to build robust client relationships.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Proven leadership in building and developing high‑performing, diverse GenAI architecture teams, nurturing junior talent.
• Designing & Implementing Complex GenAI Solutions:
  Excellent understanding and experience designing and implementing complex Gen AI solutions, including areas such as:

• GenAI model integration & deployment.
• Prompt engineering & model customization.
• AI/GenAI governance & ethics (bias detection, explainability).
• GenAI Platform & Infrastructure Architecture (Cloud, Lakehouse).
• GenAI Model Ops & Performance Monitoring.
• AI‑driven business intelligence & reporting.
• Observability & Fin Ops for AI/GenAI.
• Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, & Security for AI.

• Aligning GenAI Architectures Across Organizations:
  Experience aligning GenAI architecture blueprints across business units and geographies with peers and senior architects.
• Presenting GenAI Architectural Designs:
  Experience…