Principal Consultant - Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Remote - US) at Atmosera | Torre
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You'll lead AI strategy, architect solutions, and establish client AI Centers of Excellence to drive measurable business impact.
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Atmosera empowers businesses to redefine what's possible with modern technology and human expertise. Our exceptional experience across Applications, Data & AI, DevOps, Security, and the Microsoft Azure platform enables organizations to accelerate innovation, enhance security, and optimize operational agility.We are seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Data & AI practice and lead engagements from client discovery and value identification through use case portfolio development, ROI prioritization, and end-to-end solution architecture. This role also owns the design and establishment of AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for clients, ensuring AI adoption is governed, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes.This is a client-facing, consultative role that sits at the intersection of executive strategy, applied AI engineering, and enterprise architecture. The Principal Consultant - AI must be equally comfortable whiteboarding with engineers, stress-testing ROI with business leaders, and advising C-suite executives on AI operating models and risk.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Discovery & AI Readiness AssessmentLead structured discovery sessions (in-person and virtual) with executive stakeholders and technical SMEs to assess: Current-state AI, data, cloud, and automation architecture.Business processes, decision points, and operational pain areas.Organizational readiness, governance maturity, and risk posture for AI adoption.Translate ambiguous client inputs into clear, actionable findings that inform both business and technical decisions.Produce discovery outputs that support executive alignment and downstream architecture decisions.Use Case Portfolio, ROI Stress Testing & PrioritizationIdentify, define, and document AI use cases across business functions, including: Business value hypothesis and success metrics.Technical feasibility, data dependencies, and delivery complexity.Build a use case portfolio and put each use case through an ROI stress test, prioritizing: Measurable business impactFeasibility and riskTime-to-value and scalabilityCreate and present a priority matrix (impact × complexity × risk) and a sequenced AI adoption roadmap for executive decision-making.AI Architecture & Solution DesignOwn the end-to-end architecture and design of complex AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation solutions, including: Generative and agentic AI architecturesPredictive and supervised ML solutionsWorkflow automation and orchestrationSecure integration with enterprise systems and data sourcesDefine reference architectures, design patterns, and guardrails that ensure solutions are secure, scalable, governable, and production-ready.Collaborate closely with AI Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data, Security, and Delivery teams to ensure architectural intent translates into successful implementation.AI Center of Excellence (CoE) Design & EnablementDesign and help establish AI Centers of Excellence for clients, including: AI intake and qualification modelsArchitecture and development standardsGovernance, Responsible AI, and risk controlsOperating models for scaling AI across the organizationHelp clients move from ad-hoc AI experimentation to repeatable, enterprise-grade AI delivery.Enable client teams with frameworks, artifacts, and guidance that allow the CoE to operate independently over time.Platform & Ecosystem ExpertiseDeep familiarity with the Microsoft AI ecosystem, including: Microsoft Foundry, other Azure AI services including Azure Machine LearningMicrosoft Fabric and related analytics patternsCopilot Studio and modern agent-based AI approachesComfortable architecting solutions on or translating architectures across: AWSGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)While Microsoft Azure is the primary stack, the role requires credible multicloud fluency.Data & Machine Learning FoundationsStrong working knowledge of data management concepts, including: Data quality, lineage, governance, and lifecycle considerationsFeature engineering and data readiness for MLCollaborate closely with internal and client data platform teams (this role does not own data platforms but must design against them).Apply a solid foundation in statistics and applied machine learning to ensure: Models are architected appropriatelyAssumptions, limitations, and risks are well understood and communicatedExecutive Communication & Consulting LeadershipLead business-level and AI-level conversations with C-suite and senior leadership.Translate complex technical architectures into clear business narratives tied to value, risk, and outcomes.Provide trusted advisory guidance on AI strategy, operating models, and investment decisions.Contribute to the development of repeatable consulting offers, assessments, and delivery frameworks.Required Qualifications10+ years Consulting experience leading client discovery, workshops, and executive readouts.Proven experience as an AI Architect, AI Solution Architect, or equivalent role.Prior hands-on experience as an AI Engineer or ML Engineer building real AI solutions of moderate to advanced complexity.Strong architecture background across cloud, security, integration, and scalability.Excellent written and spoken English.Preferred QualificationsExperience designing or operating AI Centers of Excellence.Multicloud experience across Azure, AWS, and GCP.Business management or business operations experience enabling strong understanding of client needs and constraints.Spanish business professional fluency.This is a full-time position in the United States with the ability to work from home, or from one of our many US offices if local.We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Here's what you can look forward to:Financial Security & Growth:Competitive Salary: We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills.Generous 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our generous 401(k) plan, featuring a 100% company match on your contributions up to 4% of your salary! This is a fantastic opportunity to build your retirement savings with our support.Performance-Based Compensation: Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded through our performance-based compensation program, which includes bonus potential in addition to your base salary.Health & Well-being:100% Employer-Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for employees: We cover 100% of the cost of your health, vision, and dental insurance premiums.Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance: We provide company-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability insurance.Time Off & Work-Life Balance:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with three weeks of paid time off.11 Paid Holidays: We observe 11 paid holidays throughout the year.Community Service Leave: We offer paid time off for you to volunteer with organizations that are meaningful to you.Additional Perks & Recognition:Employee Recognition and Reward Program: We celebrate and reward outstanding performance and contributions through our employee recognition program.Atmosera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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