Enterprise Architect - AI & Technology Governance

We are building out an enterprise architecture function with a focus on AI adoption and governance, and we're looking for a seasoned Enterprise Architect to help lead the way. This is a strategic, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of traditional enterprise architecture and applied AI - approximately 50/50. You'll evaluate tooling, set enterprise standards, and ensure the organization adopts AI in a structured, governed, and scalable way.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate AI and non-AI software requests and provide buy vs. build recommendations
• Assess AI products, estimate total cost of ownership, and recommend tooling and governance standards
• Build and manage governance frameworks - intake forms, coordination processes, and communications - to prevent shadow AI and keep teams aligned
• Bridge communication gaps across business, development, infrastructure, and data teams
• Advise solutions architects and help them learn the business context behind technology decisions
• Measure and drive AI maturity across the organization (L1 ? L3 progression)

• 5+ years of enterprise architecture experience - proven, not theoretical
• A background in software development is strongly preferred - we want an architect who has built things, not just designed them
• Microsoft stack experience preferred - C#, .NET, Azure, and familiarity with the broader Microsoft ecosystem
• Comfort operating across cross-functional teams and orchestrating governance at scale
• Ability to evaluate both traditional and AI-driven technology investments
• Strong communication skills - you can translate complex architecture decisions for business and technical audiences alike
• Curiosity about AI and genuine interest in how it changes enterprise technology strategy
• Experience with tooling such as GitHub Copilot, VS Code, Cursor, or similar agentic development environments is a plus