Enterprise Architect - ML/AI Solutions (10-12 yrs)

Enterprise Architect :

As a Senior Expert and Technology Evangelist, you will spearhead the transformation of digital procurement through the implementation of innovative AI, ML, and GenAI solutions.

Your primary focus will be to design and implement cutting-edge architectures that deliver exceptional value to the clients.

Be passionate about driving digital transformation and have a proven track record in technology evangelism.

Key responsibilities :

- Architect and design best-in-class digital solutions that are efficient and drive business growth.

- Champion digital procurement technologies, fostering awareness and adoption among internal teams and clients.

- Partner with stakeholders to align technological solutions with business objectives, ensuring successful outcomes.

- Leverage your deep expertise in AI, ML, and emerging GenAI technologies to architect innovative, automation-centric solutions for our indirect procurement platform.

- Design AI-driven strategies continuously drive innovation, exploring emerging technologies and conducting hands-on research.

- Identify opportunities for improvement and translate them into impactful, actionable solutions.

- Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of industry trends and guiding stakeholders on the latest technological advancements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of procurement technologies into broader enterprise systems.

- Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including senior management and clients.

- Develop comprehensive documentation, including architecture blueprints, strategic roadmaps, and detailed implementation plans.

- Review digital solution design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and architectural standards.

- Prepare technical evaluation criteria for prospective vendors and subcontractors and assess proposals to determine best value and alignment with project objectives.

Requirements:

We are looking for candidates with :

- Strategic thinking that aligns tech solutions with business objectives.

- Balances business and tech acumen, articulating solutions and tying them to program success.

- Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders.

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation abilities.

- Thorough understanding of business ecosystems, tech domains, and enterprise architecture.

- Proven experience in facilitating discovery workshops, with a focus on procurement integration and automation.

- Innovative mindset with a passion for exploring emerging technologies.

- Experience in architecting end-to-end digital B2B indirect procurement solutions, encompassing Spend Management, Category Management, Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, Compliance and Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Contract Lifecycle Management, and Data Analytics.

- Demonstrated expertise in integrating emerging and disruptive technologies, with proficiency in AI/ML and strong interest in GenAI technologies.

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

- TOGAF 9 or equivalent certification is a plus