Solution Architect - AI

Public Service Enterprise Group • Newark, NJ

261d • $104,600 - $186,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position is a direct report to the Director, IT. The AI Architect will support the strategic direction of the IT organization for AI; define solution architecture framework to support AI based solutions; provide leadership & oversight for AI based application design and development; define & maintain AI processes and controls; provide thought leadership for new and emerging AI solutions, in support of core business functions by evaluating end user needs, client goals, budgets and existing applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business or a related field.
• 6+ years relevant experience within the information technology field or an industry with reliance on technical expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of AI / ML frameworks and tools, data science, data engineering, and software development principles.
• 4+ years solution architecture experience with proven experience designing solutions for core business functions in the area of application architecture.
• 2+ years of experience with designing software & hardware solutions used in large enterprises including AI, ML, Analytics or related technologies.
• Experience in a team lead role through projects and other work planning experiences.
• Proven experience with supporting large sized complex projects addressing issues & concerns to ensure project meet IT & business goals.
• Strong experience with aligning project solutions to overall corporate enterprise architecture.
• 2+ years proven experience supporting and coaching other solution architects / team members.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of people - peers, vendors, staff members, broader functional and business leadership, and others.
• Ability to proactively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work proficiently, and effectively interact with external constituent groups and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, e.g. Masters of Information Technology.
• Relevant certifications in AI, ML, Data Science.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent teamwork, facilitation, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
• Proactively identify key features, capabilities and areas of improvements needed within the products.

Responsibilities

• Align and support with strategic direction of broader IT organization.
• Provide insight to the strategic vision/plans/roadmap and identify key innovative technologies and product enhancements that improves customer experience and simplify current landscape.
• Provide leadership, oversight and guidance on AI application design and development, serving as an expert on technical capabilities of AI.
• Define system and application architecture, problem anticipation and problem solving ability across the AI landscape.
• Develop solution architecture framework to support AI solutions for core business functions, ensuring alignment with other products as well as the overall IT enterprise.
• Establish and maintain technology standards for AI solutions to ensure consistency, scalability, and security.
• Design, document and maintain AI processes, report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to product team.
• Establish a deep understanding of our customers' business and technical needs and communicate key insights and findings to product team.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for using AI to enhance business processes and outcomes.
• Recommend suitable AI technologies and solutions to address identified opportunities.
• Conduct PoCs to demonstrate the value and feasibility of AI solutions to business teams.
• Advise on the selection and implementation of appropriate AI models and solutions based on business needs and technical considerations.
• Perform thorough risk assessments of AI solutions, identifying potential risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Establish strong partnerships with vendors with clear expectations, including negotiating agreements and establishing service level agreements.
• Facilitate and coordinate external benchmarking/best practice efforts and relationships with other business organizations.
• Provide specific contributions as directed by Product Leader.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs.
• Retirement program, 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree