Manager, AI & Data Solution Architect, TC UKI

Grade: Manager 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced AI & Data Solution Architect to join our AI and Data consulting practice and lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business requirements with technical execution, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures that drive measurable business value. 

Impact you deliver for our clients 

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and data solutions on Azure, AWS or Google GCS leveraging modern data and AI platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks 

• Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints including data pipeline, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities 

• Define data and AI governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations 

• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into architectural requirements 

• Serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior IT and/or business stakeholders across consumer products, retail, health, life sciences or energy industries 

• Present complex technical concepts and solution roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Lead architecture review boards and provide technical governance throughout project lifecycles 

• Oversee the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures 

• Ensure solutions are optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability 

• Define integration patterns between cloud platforms, third-party applications, and legacy systems 

• Actively contribute to practice development as a technical thought leader in AI and Data topics 

• Understanding of building and integrating Agentic AI solutions into existing cloud platforms 

• Mentor junior architects and technical teams on best practices and emerging technologies 

Essential Criteria 

• One or more Advanced level AI and Data architecture certifications in Snowflake,  Microsoft Azure, AWS  or Databricks.  

• Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale data and ML solutions for organizations in at least one of the following sectors: consumer products, retail, health, energy or life sciences  

• Deep expertise in at least one of the following data and AI services: Microsoft Azure, AWS , Google GCP 

• Hands on experience with Microsoft Azure, Snowflake and/or Databricks 

Soft Skills 

• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data engineering, and cloud technologies  

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 

• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously 

• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams 

• Coaching mindset to support the development of junior team members 

Desired criteria 

• Understanding of AI Architecture front end, UI/UX, and how AI is consumed 

• Experience preparing technical solutions and architectures as part of bid responses and proposals 

• Experience with identifying efficiency opportunities such as solution accelerators, reusable frameworks, and IP development, Agentic automation  

• Deep understanding of industry-specific data challenges in Lifesciences, Health, Consumer Products, Retail or Energy industry 
• Experience with domain-specific use cases such as commercial