Principal Architect, Enterprise - AI Transformation/SaaS/PaaS

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Architect, Enterprise - AI Transformation/SaaS/PaaS based in United States. This is a senior enterprise architecture role responsible for shaping the long-term technology direction of a complex organization. You will provide deep technical leadership across enterprise architecture programs, strategic initiatives, and large-scale technology transformations. The role combines enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud implementation, strategic planning, and business alignment. You will translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions spanning multiple platforms, applications, operating systems, and environments. You will also help guide AI, SaaS, PaaS, cloud, and broader technology transformation initiatives while evaluating emerging industry and technology trends. The position requires strong executive communication, cross-functional influence, and the ability to lead architecture decisions within a highly matrixed environment. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced technology leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise and mentor architecture teams.