[Hiring] AI & Data Strategy Architect @phData

Role Description

The AI & Data Strategy Architect will be responsible for advising clients on how to utilize data and AI to drive business transformation and competitive advantage. This individual will:

• Create data and AI strategies aligned to client goals.
• Design implementation roadmaps.
• Guide organizations through the adoption of advanced data platforms, machine learning solutions, and responsible AI practices.
• Build and expand the Advisory practice by developing offerings and cultivating client relationships.
• Mentor high-performing teams in a rapidly evolving market.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a hands-on AI & Data Strategy Leader who has led AI & Data Strategy engagements.
• 4+ years previous Consulting leadership experience working with external clients.
• Understands the evolving AI capabilities in the industry and their applications.
• Brings vertical/industry expertise to make strategic recommendations.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including members of the C-suite.
• Functional Strategy Leadership expertise and/or exposure.
• Knowledge of industry-wide strategy frameworks, principles, and best practices.
• Knowledge of global privacy requirements, e.g. GDPR, CCPA.

Requirements

• Identification and prioritization of business-focused opportunities.
• Expertly balancing technical, organizational, and process recommendations.
• Developing and sequencing long-term roadmaps.
• Designing future state operating models.
• Designing processes for effective data and analytical asset management.
• Developing business cases with return on investment in mind.
• Adept at making technical recommendations tied to business outcomes.
• Experience prioritizing use cases by value and complexity.
• Can communicate relatively technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Has facilitated discovery sessions and workshops.
• Led “art of the possible” sessions to inspire client stakeholders.
• Able to guide on technology rationalization decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of Business Analysts, Technical Architects, Data Engineers, and Change Leaders.
• Proven track record of collaborating with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create strong cross-practice relationships to drive customer success.
• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership in resolving challenges.
• A vision for how the Data and AI industry is evolving.
• Strong client-facing written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% per month.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Ownership over work and results.
• Award-winning workplace recognition.

Company Description

• Snowflake Implementation Partner of the Year — 7 consecutive years.
• AWS Premier Tier Services Partner.
• 2025 Fivetran Partner of the Year (4th consecutive year).
• 2025 dbt Labs Partner of the Year (3x winner) with Visionary partner status.
• 2026 KNIME Customer Excellence Partner of the Year.
• Preferred Partner in the Anthropic Claude Partner Network.
• #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications.
• 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, and more).
• Recognized as an award-winning workplace in the US, India, and LATAM.