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Senior AI & Data Architect (Contract)
About the job
Senior AI & Data Architect
Location: South Africa / Global Delivery Environment
Industry: AI / Data Architecture / Enterprise Technology Delivery
A leading workforce solutions and enterprise delivery organisation is seeking a high-performance Senior AI & Data Architect to support global application management, contractor delivery, and strategic workforce operations within enterprise client environments.
This role is ideal for a senior technology and architecture professional with strong enterprise delivery capability, strategic leadership experience, and stakeholder engagement expertise within AI, data, and managed service environments.
The successful candidate will operate across local and global delivery models, supporting enterprise clients, workforce operations, and service delivery excellence within fast-paced, high-performance environments.
THE ROLE
This role forms part of a global Application Management and Contingent Workforce division aligned to enterprise client delivery frameworks.
You will be responsible for supporting enterprise application management environments, strategic delivery operations, stakeholder engagement, and workforce coordination across global client environments.
The role combines operational leadership, service delivery management, workforce coordination, SLA management, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and enterprise operational support within complex managed service environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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AI & Data Architecture Delivery Support
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Supporting enterprise application management environments and operational delivery functions
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Driving SLA adherence and operational excellence across delivery environments
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Managing operational workflows, reporting processes, and delivery coordination activities
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Supporting enterprise client delivery models and operational governance requirements
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Stakeholder & Client Engagement
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Collaborating with global delivery stakeholders across multiple projects and operational workstreams
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Acting as a client-facing representative within enterprise and managed service environments
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Supporting communication and coordination between clients, contractors, and delivery teams
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Building strong relationships across local and global operational teams
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Contractor & Workforce Operations
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Supporting onboarding, contractor management, and workforce delivery processes
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Managing delivery pipelines and operational coordination activities
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Supporting contractor retention and workforce engagement initiatives
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Assisting with operational delivery optimisation and workforce planning support
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Documentation, Reporting & Governance
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Managing operational documentation, reporting, and workflow processes
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Supporting operational accuracy, reporting standards, and delivery governance requirements
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Maintaining visibility across pipeline coverage, delivery metrics, and operational performance
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Supporting continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives
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Talent Pipeline & Delivery Support
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Building and maintaining high-quality talent and delivery pipelines
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Supporting sourcing and operational coordination activities using:
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LinkedIn Recruiter
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ATS platforms
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Enterprise sourcing tools
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Supporting workforce delivery and operational readiness across enterprise environments
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Key Requirements
Minimum 8+ years' experience within:
AI Architecture
Data Architecture
Enterprise technology environments
Managed services
Application management
Strategic delivery operations
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
Experience working within enterprise or managed service environments
Strong organisational and workflow management skills
Experience supporting remote and global delivery teams
Strong understanding of application management and support models
Comfortable working with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools
KPIs & SUCCESS MEASURES
Time-to-submit
Candidate quality ratio
Contractor retention
SLA adherence
Talent pool growth
Stakeholder satisfaction
Operational accuracy
Pipeline coverage
WHO YOU ARE
A consultative and strategic technology leader
Comfortable operating within enterprise and global delivery environments
Highly organised with strong operational discipline
Client-facing with strong communication and relationship management capability
Able to work independently and collaboratively across remote teams
Delivery-focused with strong attention to detail and operational excellence
WHY THIS ROLE
Opportunity to work within global enterprise delivery environments
Exposure to international projects and managed service operations
Opportunity to contribute to high-growth workforce and application management initiatives
Collaborative environment supporting enterprise clients and strategic delivery operations
Exposure to AI-enabled delivery models and global operational frameworks
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