Role : AI Technical Architect Location : Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) Type : Contract Role Description & Outcome The AI Architect will serve as the strategic and technical lead, responsible for designing and driving the end-to-end AI tool evaluation process. The role ensures the strategic selection and secure architectural integration of new AI technologies aligned with the enterprise roadmap.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design the AI tool evaluation framework, including tool categories, standardized intake, and recommendation criteria.
- Lead a cross-functional team and act as the primary liaison between the evaluation team and executive sponsors.
- Design the high-level security and compliance architecture for the Model Control Point (MCP) server.
- Translate business unit requirements into clear, measurable technical and architectural parameters for PoC execution.
- Present final recommendations (A, B, C, or D) and architectural integration plans to the governance board.
Must-Have Skills
Strong expertise in Generative AI architecture and model deployment pipelines.5+ years '' experience in IT Architecture or Technology Consulting.Proven ability to lead and drive complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.Deep understanding of Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) and related security protocols.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations.Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience defining governance structures (CoE, review boards, etc.).Cloud architecture certifications (Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).Background in developing ML / AI systems.