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Principle Enterprise Architect - Artificial Intelligence

BT Group
London
3 days ago
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What you’ll be doing

Define and lead BT’s enterprise Artificial Intelligence architecture and strategy.


Evaluate AI tools and suppliers, conduct RFPs, and recommend scalable solutions.
Develop AI roadmaps aligned with business goals and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to operationalise AI models.
Promote ethical AI practices and build internal awareness through education and community-building.
Influence the integration of orchestration frameworks and agentic AI capabilities.

The skills you’ll need


Essential technical understanding we are looking for someone to bring


Proven expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning frameworks, including generative and agentic AI.




Strong understanding of AI governance, ethics, and explainability.




Experience deploying AI solutions at scale, aligned with enterprise architecture.




Familiarity with industry frameworks such as TMF, and active engagement with the wider AI community.


Architectural behavioural experience


Excellent ExCo and MD level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.




Strategic thinking and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.




A growth mindset and the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.



Our leadership standards


Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.


Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.


Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits An annual bonus of up to 15% (company & personal performance dependent)
Car cash allowance of £5500
Private healthcare for you and your family
BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
Life Assurance
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV

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