AI and Data Architect Director

What you will be doing:

Lead Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) architecture direction on Microsoft Fabric by defining and socializing principles and target states across application, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security through formal networks with domain leaders; guide high-stakes trade-offs; and recommend strategic platform investments for executive ratification. Exercise wide latitude with a longer-term view, producing outcomes that impact multiple functions and advance analytics and AI capability across the organization.

Define and socialize Microsoft Fabric principles, target states, and roadmaps co-developed with domain architects to ensure coherent, secure, and cost-effective platforms across functions.

Lead and co-chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB), set agendas, and ratify exceptions/waivers to balance delivery speed with standards and risk controls.

Run structured evaluations e.g., data mesh vs. data lake; managed machine le...