Director - AI & Data Architecture (Pre-Sales & Solutioning)

Director – AI & Data Architecture (Pre-Sales & Solutioning)

Position Description
We're looking for a client-facing AI & Data Architecture leader to help shape and win large-scale digital transformation opportunities. In this role, you'll partner with executives, sales teams, and delivery leaders to design innovative AI and data solutions that solve complex business challenges.
You'll combine deep technical expertise with strong consulting and commercial skills—leading discovery sessions, developing enterprise architectures, supporting strategic pursuits, and guiding clients through AI and data modernization initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing enterprise strategy while remaining hands-on with modern cloud and AI technologies.

Join us in shaping the future of our data architecture and delivering innovative data solutions to our clients.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Lead AI & Data Solutioning
• Partner with sales and account teams to qualify and shape AI and data transformation opportunities.
• Lead technical solutioning for enterprise pursuits ranging from strategic initiatives to large multi-million-dollar engagements.
• Facilitate executive workshops, discovery sessions, and AI strategy discussions.
• Translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions and implementation roadmaps.
Architect Modern Data Platforms
Design enterprise solutions leveraging technologies such as:
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Data Lakes & Lakehouse Architectures
• Data Warehousing
• ETL/ELT Pipelines
• Streaming Data Platforms
• Data Governance & Master Data Management
Drive AI Innovation
Design and architect solutions utilizing:
• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• AI Assistants
• Machine Learning
• Intelligent Automation
Evaluate emerging technologies and build reusable AI accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices.
Client Engagement
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
• Present solution strategies and technical recommendations to business and technology leaders.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and executive presentations.
• Partner with delivery teams to transition solutions into successful implementation.
Leadership
• Mentor architects and engineers across the AI and Data practice.
• Promote architecture standards, governance, and engineering best practices.
• Foster innovation and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, or Cloud Architecture.
• 5+ years designing enterprise AI or cloud-based data solutions.
• Experience supporting pre-sales, consulting, or solution architecture engagements.
• Strong expertise with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake and modern cloud data platforms.
• Experience designing scalable ETL/ELT, analytics, and data integration solutions.
• Knowledge of modern AI technologies including Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and RAG architectures.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Experience:
Experience with one or more of the following:
• Azure OpenAI
• AWS Bedrock
• Google Vertex AI
• Databricks
• Snowflake Cortex
• Python, SQL, Spark, or Java
• Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft Fabric
Industry experience in Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, or Energy is preferred.
Cloud and AI certifications are a plus.

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Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $140,300.00 $310,700.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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