AI Architect

Description AI Architect City of Cleveland - Information Technology & Services Department The City of Cleveland is seeking an AI Architect to serve as the strategic and technical authority for all artificial intelligence initiatives across City operations. Examples of Duties Typical duties performed, include, but are not limited to oversight of daily operations to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and organizational priorities. Dependent upon service area, may manage and direct staff to maintain efficient workflows, ensuring productivity and high-quality outcomes. Develop, implement, and evaluate operational strategies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness. in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, or MBA with technology concentration) preferred Experience Six to seven years of progressive, full-time experience in AI/ML engineering, AI architecture, or advanced software development with a strong AI focus required Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and deploying production AI systems, including LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, or agentic AI workflows Proven track record of leading AI projects end-to-end - from architecture design through production deployment and operational monitoring Prior experience in public sector, municipal government, or regulated enterprise environments Experience operating or establishing an AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) or similar AI governance structure Advanced working knowledge of NIST AI RMF 1.0, including the ability to produce AI Risk Profiles, Trustworthiness Assessments, and governance documentation at the program level Demonstrated experience presenting AI business cases, architecture proposals, and program updates to C-suite or executive leadership Preferred Certifications AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist Associate) AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) DP-203 (Azure Data Engineer Associate) AB-100 (Microsoft Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect) Or equivalent professional AI/cloud certifications The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change

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