Principal AI Transformation Architect

Project overview

Key Responsibilities

Advise the CIO on AI strategy, emerging Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities, and their application across the Technology organization

Engage with senior technology leaders to understand operating models, processes, pain points, cost drivers, and transformation priorities

Identify AI transformation opportunities across cybersecurity, cloud and compute, networking, infrastructure operations, service desk, application management, DevOps, and related technology processes

Identify opportunities beyond incremental automation, including process redesign, intelligent decision support, and autonomous or semi-autonomous operations

Create and maintain a structured AI Opportunity Portfolio covering business problems, expected value, feasibility, data and integration requirements, risks, dependencies, and implementation complexity

Establish a transparent prioritization framework based on business value, feasibility, readiness, risk, and time-to-value

Develop the AI Transformation Roadmap, sequencing opportunities into quick wins, scalable initiatives, and long-term transformational programs

Define high-level target architectures and implementation approaches for priority initiatives involving Generative AI, RAG, AI agents, orchestration, enterprise integration, security, and responsible AI

Mobilize and coordinate Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, Data, and AI specialists when deeper domain expertise is required

Support initiatives throughout the lifecycle, from idea development and business case creation to MVP/pilot and production deployment

Ensure AI strategy translates into measurable business and operational outcomes

Required Qualifications

12+ years of experience

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Enterprise AI Architecture

Orchestration

Microsoft Azure Enterprise Environments and AI Ecosystem

Responsible AI

Cybersecurity

Cloud and Compute

Networking and Infrastructure Operations

IT Service Management (ITSM)

Application Management

DevOps and Engineering

Enterprise Architecture

Executive Advisory and Communication

Workshop Facilitation

Technology Strategy Consulting

AI Transformation Roadmapping

Business Case Development

Opportunity Portfolio Management

CIO/CTO-Level Stakeholder Engagement

Schedule

Start date: 2026-11-11

Job Facts: Contract W2 | On-site | DOE

Skills: Service Desk, Process Reengineering, Decision Support, WINS, Orchestration, Enterprise Integration, SaaS, IDEA, MVP, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Computer Networking, IT Service Management, Software Management, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Roadmaps, Business Cases, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Reference: Dice Id: compun | Position Id: KUMDC6104566

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Columbus, OH, US, US