Director- Data Architect- Databrick - AI

Capgemini

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Automation, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Management, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Leadership, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Modeling Languages, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
Today

The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for defining and evolving a modern, Databricks‑centric data and AI architecture supporting customer, consumer, manufacturing, and supply chain domains. This role focuses on designing scalable, high‑performance data and AI platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI solutions aligned with business strategy. The architect partners closely with business, analytics, and technology leaders to drive adoption of cloud‑native data platforms, accelerate AI innovation, and enable data‑driven decision‑making across the enterprise.

Define and maintain enterprise data architecture principles, reference architectures, and future‑state roadmaps with a strong emphasis on Databricks and AI enablement
Design end‑to‑end data and AI architectures, including data ingestion, lakehouse storage, processing, analytics, machine learning, and generative AI workflows
Act as a strategic partner to business, analytics, and IT stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable Databricks‑based data and AI solutions
Lead evaluation, selection, and adoption of cloud‑based data, analytics, and AI technologies, with Databricks as the core platform
Design architectures that support secure, resilient, and high‑performance AI and analytics workloads at enterprise scale
Identify and implement automation opportunities across data pipelines, ML workflows, and AI production deployments
Introduce and apply emerging technologies and innovative architecture patterns to accelerate AI‑driven business outcomes

AI & Advanced Analytics Focus
Define and implement enterprise AI and advanced analytics architectures using Databricks ML and AI capabilities
Hands‑on experience with machine learning platforms, MLOps pipelines, feature engineering, and model deployment
Strong understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), vector search, and AI application architectures
Apply AI solutions to:
Demand planning and forecasting
Customer and consumer insights
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
~12–16+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture and large‑scale data platforms
~ Deep domain experience in customer, manufacturing, or supply chain data ecosystems
~ Proven ability to lead data and AI architecture initiatives and influence senior technical and business stakeholders
~ Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex AI and data concepts to executive leadership

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws.

About the Company

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Capgemini

About Capgemini A global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, Capgemini is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients’ opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Building on its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry-specific expertise, Capgemini enables organizations to realize their business ambitions through an array of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini is driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. It is a multicultural company of over 200,000 team members in more than 40 countries. The Group reported 2018 global revenues of EUR 13.2 billion (about $15.6 billion USD at 2018 average rate). Visit us at www.capgemini.com. People matter, results count.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1967
WEBSITE
https://www.capgemini.com