Assignment Description

Our client is currently seeking an AI Architect. The role will have an ongoing responsibility for overseeing the successful execution and continuous improvement of the AI/ML environment and governance structure.

Main Responsibilities

AI/ML Architecture Overview

• Perform an assessment of the existing AI/ML architecture, including data pipelines, algorithms, models, and their scalability.
• Identify areas for improvement, optimization, and potential risks in the current AI/ML systems.
• Provide recommendations for enhancements.

Strategic Roadmap Development

• Propose a roadmap to advance AI/ML capabilities, outlining short-term and long-term goals.
• Define milestones, timelines, and resource requirements for the proposed roadmap.

AI/ML Operations Platform Review

• Evaluate potential suppliers for AI/ML operations platforms based on functionality, scalability, compatibility, and cost.
• Compare and rank suppliers according to the company’s specific needs and requirements.
• Prepare a summary report of the supplier analysis, including top contenders and recommendations.
• Develop a detailed requirement specification document to streamline procurement for an AI/ML operations platform, ensuring alignment with the strategic roadmap.

Governance Structure Development

• Design a governance structure in compliance with the AI Act and other legal requirements.
• Establish guidelines for AI ethics, data privacy, model transparency, and risk management.
• Provide recommendations for internal training, communication, and monitoring to ensure adherence to governance standards.

Long-term Ownership and Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for AI/ML strategy, platform management, and governance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align AI/ML strategies with the organization’s objectives.
• Assist internal teams in evaluating the potential use of AI/ML solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of AI/ML experience, including 5 years in senior consulting or management roles.
• Track record of designing, implementing, and optimizing AI/ML architectures in medium to large enterprises.
• Extensive experience in AI/ML strategic roadmaps, setting milestones, timelines, and managing resources.
• Hands-on experience in researching, evaluating, and selecting AI/ML operations platforms.
• Expertise in developing AI/ML platform requirement specifications and managing procurement.
• Prior experience in AI governance structure design and implementation.
• Familiarity with AI Act, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Proficient in monitoring, evaluating, and improving AI/ML environments and governance structures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Self-driven with the ability to handle ambiguity in work situations.
• Experience in defining solutions to business needs.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel if necessary for specific activities.

Desired Attributes:

• Possibility to impact how AI & ML is run and governed in a large manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to take an active role in outlining architecture and processes.
• Ability to work with an international team.