Principal Architect, CSA

• Lead Client Engagements & Advisory: Engage CIO, CTO, CISO, and executive stakeholders on multi-year platform strategy, investment prioritization, and architectural trade-offs across cost, resiliency, compliance, and innovation
• High-Performance Architecture Design: Design and govern enterprise AI Factory architectures, integrating GPU compute, data platforms, orchestration, governance, security, and operating models to enable scalable, responsible AI adoption
• Business Development, Relationship Management, and Technical Sales & Demonstrations: Develop and nurture relationships with key client stakeholders. Demonstrate proficiency in originating deals with C-level individuals. Lead pursuit teams, contribute to proposal development, and shape pricing strategies. Deliver demos showcasing AI and infrastructure value. Create and present technical architecture(s) and proposals.
• Solution Delivery Guidance & Integration: Identify architectural risk early and provide executive-level guidance on trade-offs between innovation, performance, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization
• Practice & Team Development: Contribute to practice development and serve as architectural authority across CSA, mentoring senior architects, defining reusable patterns and reference architectures, and influencing capability investment and solution packaging.
• Continuous Learning & Industry Expertise: Maintain deep understanding of emerging AI, Data, and Hybrid IT platforms. Cultivate a growth mindset, continually seeking new and improved technologies and methods with which to drive impact

• Analytical, Interpersonal, and Creative Skills: You excel at analyzing complex situations, fostering interpersonal relationships, and leveraging creative solutions at the intersection of business and technology.
• Ambitious and Enterprising: With a strong presence in the C-Suite, you demonstrate ambition and entrepreneurship, thriving in environments that demand leadership and strategic thinking.
• Active Learner and Pattern Recognizer: You continuously seek out patterns in business, technology, and organizational cultures, providing valuable insights to clients. With a growth mindset, you enjoy exploring both familiar and unfamiliar technologies to craft innovative solutions.
• Educational and Certification Background: An undergraduate degree is required, with preference given to business or technology majors. An MA, MBA, or MSc is beneficial. Certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related IT or management consulting disciplines are considered valuable.
• Practical Experience: With 10 years of experience in business advisory and/or consulting within IT, you bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. Demonstrated advisory experience in Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence is essential.
• Solution Landscape Navigation: You possess a deep understanding of the solution landscape in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Generative AI, enabling you to guide clients effectively.
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills: Your experience in presenting and facilitating client-facing engagements is evident, reflecting your ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: You have demonstrated the ability to handle flexibility in mission and clarify ambiguous client intents, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes.
• Trusted Advisor Status: Your history of gaining and maintaining trusted advisor status with management, along with strong working relationships with C-suite executives, is highly beneficial to this role.
• Supplemental Technology Capabilities: You possess knowledge and experience in supplemental technology capabilities, including Data Security, data governance, common data protection and privacy frameworks, as well as Application Development and DevOps experience participating in or leading Architecture Review Boards, establishing standards, and governing enterprise technology patterns.
• Deep expertise in AI technologies, cloud, and high-performance compute.
• Strategic advisory and business acumen.
• Leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical and Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave
• Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program

• The People: You'll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

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