Director – Enterprise Technology Office (AI Center of Excellence) _Hybrid
United States
Temporary
Executive
Job Title: Director – Enterprise Technology Office (AI Center of Excellence)
Location: Hybrid (Must be willing to travel to Erie, PA)
Client: [Confidential – Financial Services Sector]
About the Role:
Kaeppel Consulting is partnering with a prominent client to identify a seasoned technology leader to serve as a Director in their Enterprise Technology Office, specifically within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This position is instrumental in leading enterprise-level architecture initiatives and driving strategic innovation through cloud modernization, AI/ML integration, and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Hybrid schedule with occasional on-site work in Erie, PA. Must be able and willing to travel as needed.
Why Work With Us:
At Kaeppel Consulting, we connect top-tier talent with industry-leading clients. This is an exciting opportunity to play a transformative role in a high-impact enterprise environment, contributing to next-generation technology strategy and AI-driven innovation.
Location: Hybrid (Must be willing to travel to Erie, PA)
Client: [Confidential – Financial Services Sector]
About the Role:
Kaeppel Consulting is partnering with a prominent client to identify a seasoned technology leader to serve as a Director in their Enterprise Technology Office, specifically within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This position is instrumental in leading enterprise-level architecture initiatives and driving strategic innovation through cloud modernization, AI/ML integration, and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise architecture and strategy initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to C-Suite executives, translating complex technology needs into actionable roadmaps.
- Champion AI/ML/LLM adoption and oversee integration across critical systems and products.
- Develop and implement 3–5 year strategic technology roadmaps focused on cloud-native solutions, modernization, and scalable platforms.
- Mentor and manage architecture teams, ensuring alignment with Agile Release Trains and Program Increment planning.
- Guide technology decisions across platforms such as AWS, Azure, Guidewire, Salesforce, and Snowflake.
- Drive cloud transformation, microservices adoption, and serverless architecture implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architectural governance and foster innovation.
- Proven experience as a Senior Director, Chief Architect, or Consulting CTO in large enterprise environments.
- Extensive background in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and digital transformation.
- Strong leadership experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies and Lean-Agile transformations.
- Expertise in implementing AI/ML/LLM solutions and aligning them with enterprise goals.
- Experience presenting and influencing senior stakeholders, including C-Suite executives.
- Technical proficiency in Guidewire, Salesforce, Snowflake, .NET, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and modern DevOps practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, and AWS Machine Learning – Specialty are a plus.
Hybrid schedule with occasional on-site work in Erie, PA. Must be able and willing to travel as needed.
Why Work With Us:
At Kaeppel Consulting, we connect top-tier talent with industry-leading clients. This is an exciting opportunity to play a transformative role in a high-impact enterprise environment, contributing to next-generation technology strategy and AI-driven innovation.
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