Senior IA and AI Architect - Automation
The Senior IA and AI Architect – Automation will lead the design, development, and governance of cutting-edge AI-driven Intelligent Automation solutions in partnership with the Automation COE team and key business and IT stakeholders. This role demands deep expertise in AI prompt engineering, advanced model development, benchmarking and testing of AI models, and translating complex AI capabilities into scalable, business-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader who can architect innovative AI strategies that drive measurable impact across the enterprise.
Your responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable AI solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Platform and AI Builder, UiPath Agents, Azure AI services, UiPath Document Understanding, and Microsoft Copilot.
Lead AI automation prompt engineering strategy, creating reusable prompt frameworks that optimize generative AI performance for automation scenarios.
Design, fine-tune, and optimize AI models for enterprise-grade applications, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance with Corporate IT standards.
Own AI automation model evaluation and benchmarking, conducting rigorous performance testing against market-leading models to ensure best-in-class outcomes.
Serve as the SME for AI endpoints and scalability, defining architectural patterns for secure, high-performance integration across enterprise systems.
Establish and enforce governance for AI automation applications, including best practices for efficiency, security, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Drive alignment with IT teams to maintain consistency in AI frameworks, standards, and governance models.
Partner with business stakeholders to define measurable KPIs and success metrics for AI-driven automation initiatives.
Impact and Leadership
Shape enterprise AI automation strategy by introducing innovative approaches to prompt engineering, model selection, and deployment that accelerate automation maturity.
Champion AI scalability and resilience, ensuring solutions can handle enterprise-level workloads and future growth.
Influence technology roadmaps by providing thought leadership on emerging AI trends, market benchmarks, and competitive insights.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, translating complex AI capabilities into actionable business outcomes.
Foster a culture of excellence in AI-driven automation through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
Required Skills & Experience
A minimum of 5 years of overall experience with Microsoft AI and UiPath Document Intelligence technologies.
At least 2 years of experience in AI model training, fine-tu ning and prompt engineering.
Proven experience in AI architecture, Intelligent Automation, and enterprise-scale deployments.
Expertise in AI prompt engineering and generative AI model optimization.
Demonstrated proficiency in constructing AI models.
Comprehensive understanding of AI business solutions and designing AI strategies for enterprises.
Expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate and AI Builder.
Experience with Azure AI services, Document Intelligence, document classification, OCR, and information extraction.
Experience with Microsoft Copilot.
Experience in API integrations, REST services, and database management.
Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to analyze complex business requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership effectively.
Knowledge of AI, OCR, and Machine Learning technologies applied in business solutions.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or equivalent certifications.
Familiarity with API integration, AI endpoints, and scalability strategies.
Understanding of governance, security, and compliance best practices in AI solutions.
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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