AI Architect Lead

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

As part of our newly formed AI Center of Excellence (CoE), the AI Architect Lead will play a critical role in designing and implementing the technical foundation for AI across the organization. This role is ideal for a technically adept leader who can translate business needs into scalable AI solutions, guide infrastructure decisions, and ensure responsible AI deployment.

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and IT to architect the systems and frameworks that will power our AI initiatives—balancing innovation with security, scalability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Infrastructure Design

• Define and implement the AI technology stack, including tools, platforms, and frameworks.

• Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable AI infrastructure to support enterprise-wide use cases.

• Evaluate and recommend technologies for model development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Solution Development & Integration

• Engage in the design and development of AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.

• Work with the business and technical teams, translating requirements into actionable system designs.

• Guide integration of AI capabilities into existing systems and workflows, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.

Governance, Privacy & Security

• Ensure AI systems meet data privacy, security, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with legal, risk, and data governance teams to embed responsible AI practices.

• Establish protocols for model monitoring, versioning, and ethical use

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Innovation & Enablement

• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and architectural best practices.

• Advocate for modern engineering approaches such as MLOps, cloud-native AI, and reusable components.

• Mentor internal teams and contribute to building technical AI capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in solution architecture, data engineering, or AI/ML systems design.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept to deployment.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP and Azure), data pipelines, AI frameworks, and agent development tool kits.

• Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM fundamentals.

• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance in AI contexts.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLOps, model governance, and AI lifecycle management.

• Exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP), Multi-tool agent and Multi-agent systems.

• Background in enterprise architecture or platform engineering.

• Exposure to AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI frameworks.

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Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

• S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,456 to $207,939.  Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

• In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

• This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit link  

About S&P Global Mobility

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

About automotiveMastermind:
 

Who we are:

Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind is a leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for the automotive industry and believes that technology can transform data, revealing key customer insights to accurately predict automotive sales. Through its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, the company empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit

At automotiveMastermind, we thrive on high energy at high speed. We're an organization in hyper-growth mode and have a fast-paced culture to match. Our highly engaged teams feel passionately about both our product and our people. This passion is what continues to motivate and challenge our teams to be best-in-class. Our cultural values of "Drive" and "Help" have been at the core of what we do, and how we have built our culture through the years. This cultural framework inspires a passion for success while collaborating to win.

What we do:

Through our proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, we empower dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. In short, we help automotive dealerships generate success in their loyalty, service, and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing, and dedicated consultative services.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit:

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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