AI Architect — Houston, TX

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Must have experience with Microsoft AI Ecosystem : Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, Azure AI Search, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform, Power Automate, Microsoft Data Stack, Purview, Entra ID.

• Well versed with Cloud Architecture. Must have good understanding on Cloud-native AI architectures, AI deployment patterns, Enterprise integrations, API enablement, Microservice on Azure or AWS Architecture.

• Capable to solution AI Architecture, should independently be able to shape AI Use Cases, PoCs, MVPs, Business Cases, Enterprise AI Architectures, Value Realization Models

• Good understanding on Data and Analytics : Data Warehousing, Data Lake, Data Governance, Data engineering, Real time Analytics on tools like Fabric, Synapse, Data Bricks or Snowflake.

• Good understanding of AI Governance and Security

• Preferably from Oil and Gas industry with understanding on Business Processes like Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Manufacturing Field operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Customers's AI leadership, business stakeholders, and TCS AI ecosystem.

• Build executive relationships with CIO, CDO, CTO, Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI leaders.

• Advise customer leadership on AI strategy, GenAI adoption, Agentic AI, AI governance, and enterprise AI roadmaps.

• Act as a strategic consultant to identify business challenges that can be solved through AI-enabled solutions.

• Drive AI-led account growth through cross-sell and upsell initiatives.

• Translate customer requirements into AI solution concepts and transformation initiatives.

• Monitor emerging AI technologies and industry trends.

• Position TCS as a strategic innovation partner by introducing new AI capabilities and solution offerings.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders (CIO, CTO) and drive strategic discussions.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

• Ability to build consensus and drive decision-making across business and technology stakeholders.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

Salary Range: $220,000 - $240,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE