Director, Enterprise Architecture, AI Architect

Overview:The Director, Enterprise Architecture, AI Architect will lead the design, security, governance, and continuous evolution of enterprise AI solutions across all IT solutions and business domains, including manufacturing and supply chain. Additionally establishes and operates the AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive standardization, governance, and innovation across all AI initiatives. The position will be located at our Irving, Texas office.Responsibilities:Define enterprise AI architecture and reference models across all applications, platforms, and data domainsDesign secure AI, Agentic AI and GenAI systems for enterprise use cases including manufacturing, supply chain, and business functionsLead AI security architecture including data protection, IAM, and secure integrations across IT environmentsEstablish governance frameworks, lifecycle management, and regulatory complianceEnsure AI governance aligns with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001 standardsImplement cost control strategies and FinOps practicesDefine AI engineering standards (RAG, prompt engineering, LLMOps)Provide executive advisory on AI strategy, risks, and investmentsClosely collaborate with delivery and security teams and enforce architecture quality standardsEstablish and lead the AI Center of Excellence (CoE)Govern adherence to defined AI architecture standards, processes, and procedures via the CoEDefine, evolve, and publish new AI architecture standards and best practicesDrive reuse of patterns, components, and platforms across AI initiativesFacilitate cross-functional collaboration through the CoE to scale AI capabilitiesKey Performance IndicatorsAdoption of standardized AI architecture across the enterpriseZero or minimal critical security incidentsCompliance with governance and regulatory standards (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)AI cost efficiency and optimizationBusiness impact across functions (operations, supply chain, finance, customer solutions)Adoption and effectiveness of AI CoE standards and operating modelScope & ImpactEnterprise-wide scope across all IT solutions and business domainsCovers cloud, data platforms, enterprise applications, and integration layersDirect impact on operational efficiency, risk posture, and digital transformationOwnership of enterprise AI standards, governance, and CoE operating modelQualifications:Experience & QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in a technology related field10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, AI architecture, data management, or broader IT functionsExtensive experience in enterprise AI architectureExperience with IoTHands-on experience with production Agentic and GenAI systemsHands-on experience with AI cost controlStrong cybersecurity and risk management mindsetExperience across multiple enterprise platforms and domainsExperience establishing or leading Centers of Excellence or governance bodiesFamiliarity with leading AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)Core CompetenciesEnterprise & AI ArchitectureMulti-platform Integration (ERP, Cloud, Data Platforms, Applications)Agentic AI / GenAI / LLM Architecture (RAG, LLMOps)Cybersecurity and Risk ManagementAI Governance Frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)Strategic Thinking and LeadershipProven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, communicate seamlessly across various domains, and influence stakeholders at all levels including colleagues and key decision-makers. Job SummaryCity: IrvingState/Province: Texas