Director, AI Strategy Architect

KPMG

$204K — $370K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of experience in AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud technology; leadership roles in consulting or technology firms preferred
  • Advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field; Bachelor's degree required
  • Expertise in AI ecosystems of Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud to design intelligent multi-agent systems
  • Proficient in architecting AI-powered solutions using major cloud services with a focus on model-agnostic architectures
  • Skilled in designing autonomous AI systems integrated with enterprise applications for enhanced customer engagement
  • In-depth knowledge of AI governance and MLOps practices; ability to balance technical insights with business strategy
  • Travel as needed; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of AI solutions to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
  • Advise senior client stakeholders on AI strategies and shape innovative roadmaps
  • Oversee design and delivery of multi-agent AI systems and ensure their seamless integration
  • Consult on AI Risk Management and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Drive business development to expand KPMG's AI portfolio and secure new engagements
  • Mentor cross-functional teams to promote technical excellence and career growth
  • Collaborate with platform teams to enhance KPMG's capabilities in AI ecosystems
  • Set strategic vision for AI offerings and ensure alignment with digital strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage and life insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Personal Time Off based on years of service
  • Holiday breaks without using Personal Time Off
  • Robust personal well-being benefits for mental health support
Full Job Description
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 GenAI systems, advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and multimodal solutions, ensuring seamless integration, quality, scalability, and security within enterprise workflows
  • Advise clients on AI Risk Management, Governance, and Security, ensuring GenAI deployments comply with emerging regulatory frameworks and enterprise security standards (e.g., implementing guardrails and defending against LLM vulnerabilities)
  • 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 (including frontier vs. open-weight models) 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, integrating complex RAG pipelines, and connecting GenAI to proprietary enterprise data (Knowledge Graphs, Vector Databases) 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), and demonstrating a strong grasp of model-agnostic architectures leveraging both proprietary and open-weight foundational models for scalable, automated systems with expertise in agentic AI and automation
  • Skilled in designing multi-agent conversational and autonomous 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, GenAIOps/LLMOps (including LLM evaluation frameworks, prompt versioning, routing, and cost optimization), AI governance, 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)

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M179ADV_2_26 California Salary Range: $204725 - $370530

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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