AI Architect

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Job Title: AI Architect

Client: IBM

Location: Collegeville, PA

Rate: $75/hr on C2C

Onsite

This is not a regular AI Architect role

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Architect who can drive end-to-end AI solution design, consult with business stakeholders, and support business development initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, solution architecture, and client-facing responsibilities to help identify opportunities, design innovative AI solutions, and support land and expand strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI/ML solutions, including Generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and automation workflows.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business requirements, pain points, and strategic objectives.
• Translate business needs into technical AI architectures, solution blueprints, and implementation roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI frameworks, cloud services, and models aligned with IBM technologies and client environments.
• Act as a Business Development Manager (BDM): identify new opportunities within existing accounts, build relationships, and drive solution adoption.
• Present AI capabilities, PoCs, and solution proposals to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including data engineers, developers, and project managers to ensure successful AI delivery.
• Provide thought leadership and stay updated with emerging AI technologies, trends, and best practices.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years of experience in AI/ML architecture, data science, or advanced analytics, with strong design and solutioning skills.
• Hands-on expertise in AI tools, LLMs, model fine-tuning, ML pipelines, and cloud-based AI services (IBM Watson, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, microservices, APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native design.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
• Proven ability to conduct business discussions, understand client priorities, and suggest value-driven AI solutions.
• Experience in a BDM, pre-sales, or consulting-oriented role is a strong plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple engagements, and drive outcomes independently.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM AI/Watson products and ecosystem.
• Certifications in AI/ML, cloud architecture, or enterprise architecture.
• Prior experience working in client-facing consulting roles.