AI Architect Sr. Advisor at NTT DATA

, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Strategy, Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI Agents, NLP, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Agile, Lean Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Data Strategy, Executive Engagement, Consulting, Innovation Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Platforms

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

"Job Duties: As an AI Innovation Thought Leader within NTT DATA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, guiding, and championing AI initiatives that span industries and client sectors. Embedded within the AI Innovation Team—structured to function like a product development engine—you will help steer concepts from initial vision through the full development and value realization lifecycle. This role is ideal for a seasoned strategist and technologist who excels at blending AI expertise, product mindset, and executive engagement. Key Responsibilities: • Act as a cross-initiative thought leader, shaping the vision and strategic direction of AI innovation efforts across key industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, and Energy & Utilities. • Guide AI solution concepts from inception through delivery—treating data, capabilities, and use cases as evolving products with a lifecycle to be nurtured, scaled, and maintained. • Collaborate closely with senior leadership and executive stakeholders, both internally and with clients (e.g., Chief Data Officers, CTOs), to translate abstract ideas into high-impact AI assets. • Lead value lifecycle thinking—helping teams frame use cases, define success criteria, and align design and implementation phases to long-term business value. • Mentor and support Innovation Factory and Demo Team contributors to develop AI offerings that are architected for reuse, extensibility, and real-world utility. • Engage in client-facing advisory work, providing strategic guidance on AI adoption, architecture, and portfolio development. • Support presales and solutioning teams with strategic input, presentations, and proposal shaping to align offerings with client needs. • Contribute to internal and external thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and leadership roundtables. Basic Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in consulting, AI strategy, or innovation leadership roles, with a strong understanding of enterprise-scale transformation. • 5+ years of experience leading AI or data initiatives with a product-style mindset (e.g., lifecycle thinking, roadmap development, user-centered design). • Demonstrated success in influencing C-suite executives and translating complex AI concepts into strategic business outcomes. • Experience in frameworks that support iterative innovation (e.g., agile, lean product development, value stream mapping). • Ability to travel as required (minimum 25%). Preferred Skills: • Experience building and maturing AI or data product portfolios across multiple industries. • Expertise in AI technologies including Generative AI, ML/AI Agents, NLP, and enterprise-grade AI architecture. • Background in enterprise data technologies like Azure Platform data capabilities, Teradata, SQL, DataStage, Informatica, Databricks, Snowflake, etc. • Strong storytelling, facilitation, and executive engagement skills. • Passion for bringing ideas to life—guiding teams through ideation, validation, prototyping, and scaling. Minimum Skills Required: 10+ years of experience in consulting, AI strategy, or innovation leadership roles, with a strong understanding of enterprise-scale transformation. • 5+ years of experience leading AI or data initiatives with a product-style mindset (e.g., lifecycle thinking, roadmap development, user-centered design). • Demonstrated success in influencing C-suite executives and translating complex AI concepts into strategic business outcomes. • Experience in frameworks that support iterative innovation (e.g., agile, lean product development, value stream mapping). • Ability to travel as required (minimum 25%). Preferred Skills: • Experience building and maturing AI or data product portfolios across multiple industries. • Expertise in AI technologies including Generative AI, ML/AI Agents, NLP, and enterprise-grade AI architecture. • Background in enterprise data technologies like Azure Platform data capabilities, Teradata, SQL, DataSta"

Responsibilities

The AI Architect Sr. Advisor will lead AI innovation initiatives by shaping strategic vision and guiding solutions from inception through the full product lifecycle. They will collaborate with executive stakeholders to translate complex AI concepts into high-impact business outcomes across various industries.