Data and Artificial Intelligence Architect

An exceptional opportunity has opened for a visionary Data and Artificial Intelligence Architect to join a prominent public authority in Hong Kong. This pivotal role involves designing corporate data frameworks, implementing robust AI oversight strategies, and driving large-scale digital innovation. Shape the technological roadmap for a major public-facing enterprise.

about the company.

Our client is a major statutory body tasked with developing world-class infrastructure and public spaces in Hong Kong. Dedicated to fostering innovation, community engagement, and international talent, the organization is currently scaling its digital capabilities. To support long-term strategic growth, they are seeking a forward-thinking technology leader to spearhead their data and machine learning evolution.

about the team.

You will join a sophisticated, forward-thinking Enterprise Architecture and Technology division comprising highly skilled specialists and strategic advisors. The team focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technical frameworks to optimize corporate efficiency and business capabilities.

Operating in a highly collaborative and agile environment, you will partner closely with cross-functional business units and interface directly with executive leadership.

about the job.

As a Data and Artificial Intelligence Architect, your core responsibilities will include:

• Designing the overarching corporate data strategy and technical roadmaps to support business-critical goals and the broader Enterprise Architecture (EA) blueprint.
• Institutionalising modern data governance frameworks, architectural standards, and operational workflows across the organisation.
• Championing the creation of a specialized steering council to direct data and machine learning policies, including ethical standards, data ownership, and compliance protocols.
• Translating high-level AI design principles and governance mandates into actionable, practical blueprints that guide day-to-day corporate and engineering choices.
• Defining technical patterns and methodologies to construct enterprise-grade data hubs that streamline information exchange between core business applications.
• Offering subject matter expertise on technical best practices while proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks within the data and AI landscapes.
• Mentoring and educating project teams on the business value of data stewardship to ensure data-driven technology choices.
• Documenting all data and AI design artifacts in a highly structured, reusable format that aligns seamlessly with the enterprise architecture depository.
• Monitoring emerging trends in data science, analytics, and intelligent automation to spot and pitch high-value business use cases.
• Executing miscellaneous ad-hoc technical assignments as requested by organizational leadership.

skills & experience required.

The successful candidate should possess

• A recognised university degree or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience, including at least one year in a dedicated Data Architect role supporting enterprise-level strategic programmes.
• A proven track record of designing and deploying massive data hubs, big data analytics engines, and complex data service applications.
• Practical, hands-on experience deploying, managing, or developing machine learning technologies and intelligent products for corporate use cases.
• Demonstrated experience guiding corporate AI adoption, with a deep understanding of methodologies like model training, development lifecycles, and federated learning.
• Strong familiarity with enterprise data modelling, data lifecycle strategies, big data infrastructure, business intelligence tools, and interactive dashboards.
• A comprehensive understanding of global and local data governance standards, data protection rules, and privacy legislation.
• Solid knowledge of IT governance models, with a strong preference for candidates holding professional certifications like TOGAF.
• A natural curiosity and an agile mindset, showcasing the capacity to master and apply newly emerging technologies quickly.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the gravitas to sway opinions up to executive and board levels.
• A highly analytical, creative, and structured approach when troubleshooting complex, multi-layered technical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting, productive partnerships with diverse business leaders across the enterprise.
• Complete fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Allison.lin@randstad.com.hk.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree