Manager, Architect (Data & AI)

KPMG10 months ago
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services across today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and an inclusive culture that rewards innovative excellence and community support. We are currently seeking a Manager, Architect (Data & AI) to join our Advisory Digital practice organization. If you are as passionate about your future as we are, consider applying to join our award‐winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other architects to design data and AI solutions in a global Advisory technology team; guide stakeholders toward well-architected and cost-effective solutions aligned with our global strategy.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical architecture designs for cloud-native business solutions while driving consensus on priorities and constraints.
  • Conduct research, create design patterns, and establish effective practices for leveraging generative AI and AI agent frameworks to support enterprise use cases.
  • Perform basic proofs-of-concept to refine understanding of emerging technologies and develop blueprints and designs that standardize and scale the delivery of data and AI solutions.
  • Develop a strong network of internal and external relationships to help address challenges and share expertise through community meetings and collaborative sessions.
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful work environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of recent experience in cloud architecture, cloud-native development, and software engineering (Azure Cloud and Microsoft stack preferred) plus at least three years of stakeholder management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Technical or professional certification (e.g., security) is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
  • Experience with compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800.53, SOC 2) is advantageous.
  • Ability to travel as necessary.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive Compensation: Enjoy a compensation package that reflects your skills, experience, and market conditions.
  • A variety of medical and dental plans to suit your needs.
  • Robust vision, disability, and life insurance options along with 401(k) plans.
  • Personal Time Off, holiday breaks, and additional well-being benefits to support your mental and physical health.

Required Skills

Solution Design
Generative AI
Cloud Architecture
Data & AI Strategy
Software Engineering
Proof-of-Concept Development
Stakeholder Management
Azure Cloud