AI Solution Architect

Armanino • New York City, NY

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. The AI Solution Architect is a client-facing technical leadership role within Armanino’s AI, Automation and Analytics practice. This position blends hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and strategic solutioning responsibilities. The Architect is responsible for designing and delivering advanced AI and modern workplace solutions, often serving as the technical lead and thought leader on client projects. They will manage a team of architects and engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of Microsoft and Google AI solutions. In addition to driving delivery, the Architect contributes to business development by solutioning opportunities, including multi-option proposals, estimating project effort, developing statements of work, and representing Armanino at industry and technology events. The role also contributes to pipeline management by maintaining CRM hygiene, tracking opportunity progress, and helping to keep momentum on deals in partnership with sales and business development.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of consulting or solution architecture experience with a focus on AI, automation, or modern workplace solutions
• Minimum 4 years of experience in presales, including proposal development, client demos, and SOW creation
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams of architects and engineers
• Strong expertise in the following technologies: Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot Google Workspace and Gemini for Google Workspace Google Notebook LM Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio Azure AI (Foundry) SharePoint Online and Viva
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workshops, solutioning sessions, and executive-level presentations
• Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills, including experience engaging with executive stakeholders
• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Nice To Haves

• One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-401), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600), Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900), Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900), Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), Microsoft Certified: Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)
• One or more of the following Google certifications: Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Certified: Professional Data Engineer, Google Cloud Certified: Professional AI Engineer
• Design Thinking skills or certification (for example, LUMA)
• Experience with AI governance, responsible AI practices, or MLOps
• Recognized industry thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or open-source contributions

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and internal teams to: Architect and deliver Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gemini for Google Workspace end-user enablement and adoption services
• Lead use case discovery and vetting for agentic AI; design and build Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents, Azure AI (Foundry), and Google Gems and Notebook LM solutions
• Assess and deliver technical and data readiness for AI adoption, including identification and mitigation of data oversharing risks in Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Design and implement modern workplace solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 services such as SharePoint Online, Viva, and Power Platform
• Oversee customer migrations to Microsoft 365 environments and ensure seamless adoption
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and engineers, driving excellence in delivery and professional growth
• Support pre-sales activities by developing multi-option proposals, effort estimators, and statements of work
• Provide thought leadership and serve as a technical lead on AI and modern workplace projects, ensuring quality and client impact
• Support pipeline management by maintaining CRM hygiene, tracking opportunity progress, and ensuring momentum of deals through the pre-sales cycle
• Partner with sales and business development teams to advance opportunities, bringing technical credibility and solutioning expertise to client discussions
• Engage with C-level executives to present solutions, lead discussions, and address technical inquiries
• Represent Armanino through thought leadership at industry conferences, technology events, and client forums

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed