KPMG is currently seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.
Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end AI solution development or transformation programs using cloud AI services, enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and decision-making across various industries
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior and C-level client stakeholders, shaping AI strategies and roadmaps while positioning KPMG's AI solutions as strategic enablers of business objectives
- Oversee the design, architecture, and delivery of multi-agent conversational AI systems and automation solutions, ensuring seamless integration, quality, scalability, and security within enterprise workflows
- Drive business development to expand KPMG's AI portfolio by identifying market opportunities, developing proposals, and securing new client engagements, while fostering strategic alliances
- Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, promoting a high-performance culture, technical excellence, and career development, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of AI and cloud engineering technology advancements
- Work closely with our Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other related platform teams to develop our AI capabilities and offerings within the relevant ecosystems
- Set a clear strategic vision for AI strategy and engineering offerings, staying updated on the latest AI advancements and innovations, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring alignment with KPMG's digital strategy
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:- Minimum eight years of recent experience in AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud technology, including leadership roles in consulting or technology organizations; AI certifications (for example: Professional AI Architect, Machine Learning Engineer) or equivalent are a plus
- Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft, AWS, and/or Google Cloud's AI ecosystem (including agent build functionality) to design and orchestrate intelligent multi-agent systems such as chatbots and virtual assistants that handle complex, dynamic tasks and conversations
- Proficient in architecting and implementing AI-powered workflow solutions using Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud services (For example: Foundry, Bedrock, Vertex AI), with capabilities in defining blueprints and technical requirements for scalable, automated systems with expertise in agentic AI and automation
- Skilled in designing multi-agent conversational AI systems integrated with enterprise applications (CRM, ERP), enhancing customer engagement through smart chatbots and virtual agents to improve user experience and operational efficiency; experienced in conversational AI integration
- Deep understanding of scaling AI-driven solutions, ethical AI, and MLOps practices for maintaining models; ability to bring industry consulting insights with a balance of technical and business acumen to deliver strategic, value-driven AI solutions; In-depth knowledge of AI orchestration and best practices
- Travel as needed
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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