GenAI & Azure Architecture Client-Facing Consulting RoleWe are looking for an AI Architect (Manager or Senior Manager level) to help scale and accelerate our AI and Generative AI (GenAI) offerings. In this role, you will design enterprise-grade AI solutions, guide clients through their GenAI journey, and shape the future of AI adoption across industries. This is a client-facing, architecture-led consulting role with global reach and impact.You will work closely with solutioning, sales, and delivery teams across regions to architect AI and GenAI solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and Copilot Studio. You will help clients move from experimentation to scalable, business-aligned AI adoptionu2014bringing technical depth, architectural rigor, and trusted advisory to every engagement.What Youu2019ll Do (All Levels)AI Architecture & Solution DesignLead the design of end-to-end AI and GenAI solutions aligned to client strategy and measurable outcomes.Define solution blueprints, reference architectures, and AI roadmaps for scalable, repeatable delivery.Translate complex requirements into clear, well-architected solution approaches.GenAI & Azure Technical LeadershipAdvise on GenAI use cases including conversational AI, copilots, RAG, vector search, and emerging Agentic AI patterns.Leverage Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and Copilot Studio to shape automation and orchestration.Client AdvisoryServe as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders.Lead architecture discussions, design workshops, and solution reviews.Shape AI strategy, adoption plans, and future-state operating models.Sales & Pursuit SupportSupport sales pursuits through solution shaping, estimates, and executive-facing presentations.Contribute to PoVs, demos, and proposal development.Practice & Capability BuildingContribute to internal accelerators, best practices, and reusable components.Mentor team members and support capability uplift in GenAI and Responsible AI.Additional Responsibilities (Manager)Managers focus on leading architecture workstreams and delivering high-quality solution designs:Lead architecture components within larger programs.Deliver solution designs, documentation, and implementation guidance.Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and support stakeholder alignment.Contribute to proposals and solution narratives under guidance from senior leaders.Additional Responsibilities (Senior Manager)Senior Managers take on broader leadership and strategic responsibilities, including:Strategic Client LeadershipLead executive briefings and influence senior stakeholders.Shape multi-year AI roadmaps and value realization frameworks (KPIs, OKRs, ROI).Enterprise Architecture OwnershipOwn end-to-end architecture across data, integration, security, identity, and model lifecycle.Establish standards for RAG, orchestration, agent strategies, and AI governance.Sales & Growth LeadershipLead pre-sales architecture for major pursuits and create industry-aligned reference designs.Shape commercial strategy, solutioning, and risk mitigation for large programs.Delivery GovernanceOversee architectural integrity across programs, run design reviews, and manage risks and trade-offs.Ensure adoption, value tracking, and scaled rollout across complex engagements.Operating Model & GovernanceDefine AI operating models, platform strategy, SDLC/MLOps/LLMOps guardrails, and data access patterns.Advise on Responsible AI, security, privacy, and Azure Well-Architected principles Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Avanade's Hiring and Privacy Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.