AI Innovation Architect

Description

The AI Innovation Architect  will be responsible for driving innovation initiatives, designing cutting-edge technology solutions, and creating a roadmap for leveraging new technologies to enhance our service offerings. This role requires a deep understanding of emerging technologies and a passion for fostering a culture of innovation. 

This high-impact role is responsible for shaping and executing Huntington’s AI innovation agenda, with a specific focus on emerging technologies including Generative AI and Agentic AI. This individual will prototype transformative AI solutions, architect agent-based systems, and drive the exploration of the art of the possible to position Huntington at the forefront of AI-enabled innovation. This role requires deep technical expertise in AI, experience building and deploying real-world AI systems, and the strategic mindset to connect innovative efforts to Huntington’s long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of innovation in AI - whether from a cutting-edge technology or as a proven AI leader within a high-performing enterprise environment. 

Responsibilities:

• • Lead the AI innovation strategy for the enterprise, identifying high-value use cases and developing a long-term roadmap for Generative AI and Agentic AI adoption 

  • Identify opportunities for innovation within existing processes, products, and services to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency 

  • Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, quantum, fintech solutions) and assess their potential impact on financial services 

  • Build and prototype intelligent systems and autonomous agents that can augment or replace knowledge work across the enterprise 

  • Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art AI models, frameworks, and tooling to accelerate experimentation and development 

  • Translate complex AI concepts into business-relevant solutions, communicating tradeoffs, opportunities, and risks to senior stakeholders 

  • Stay deeply informed on latest advancements in AI and adjacent fields, maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, labs, startups, and AI communities 

  • Develop and refine AI innovation frameworks, reusable technical assets, and best practices to scale AI across the organization 

  • Champion a culture of innovation and forward thinking, educating teams about new possibilities and bring an “art of the possible” mindset to problem-solving 

  • Performs other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field 
• 10+ years of experience in technology architecture, AI, innovation management, with a focus on deploying solutions in enterprise environments 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience building GenAI applications (LLMs, multi-agent systems, retrieval-augmented generation, etc.) in a hands-on capacity 

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to independently lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution 

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment – able to manage multiple priorities and create / drive workplans proactively 

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in building AI systems, including experience with modern ML frameworks, programming languages, and AI development tools 

• Experience driving transformative initiatives at a leading AI-focused company or playing a key AI-focused role within a large enterprise 

• Deep familiarity with current trends in LLMs, foundation models, tool use, orchestration frameworks, and AI-driven agents 

• Able to drive adoption of advanced technologies in complex, regulated environments 

• Proven ability to bridge technical depth with strategic thinking and communicate AI value to executive audiences 

• Experience with agile methodologies and project management frameworks 

• Passion for responsible AI, human-centered design, and innovation to drive impact 

• Demonstrated success building frameworks, tools, or processes to evaluate complex problems and/or make strategic decisions 

• Deep curiosity and learning mindset; stays up to date on technological trends and can connect dots across industries 

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

155,000.00 - 175,000.00 USD Annual

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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