We are seeking an exceptional Principal Consultant to lead enterprise-wide Agentic AI transformations and architect next-generation operating models. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud-native solutions with strategic consulting capabilities to drive organizational transformation through AI-enabled delivery models. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Agentic AI & Operating Model Design • Design and implement Agentic AI-powered operating models for large-scale enterprise transformations • Architect human-AI collaboration frameworks and Digital Delivery Worker ecosystems • Create Centers of Excellence (CoE) for AI-Native delivery practices and governance 2. Enterprise & Solution Architecture • Lead enterprise architecture initiatives across complex, multi-domain organizations • Design end-to-end solution architectures spanning UI, backend, data platforms, and AI services • Architect cloud-native solutions on either of AWS, Azure, and GCP with focus on scalability and resilience 3. Engineering & Delivery Excellence • Design and optimize Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes for AI-Native delivery • Architect CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated quality gates • Lead technical due diligence and solution validation for complex transformation programs 4. Strategic Consulting & Transformation • Lead C-level engagements for digital transformation and AI adoption strategies • Conduct organizational assessments and design target state operating models • Create business cases and ROI models for large-scale technology transformations Required Skills: • 15+ years in enterprise architecture, solution design, and technology consulting • 5+ years leading large-scale digital transformations (500+ person organizations) • 3+ years hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms and Agentic AI implementations About Us: Ascendion is a general, leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, delivering transformative solutions across North America, APAC, and Europe. We are headquartered in New Jersey. We combine technology and talent to deliver tech debt relief, improve engineering productivity solutions, and accelerate time to value, driving our clients’ digital journeys with efficiency and velocity. Guided by our “Engineering to the power of AI” [EngineeringAI] methodology, we integrate AI into software engineering, enterprise operations, and talent orchestration, to address critical challenges of trust, speed, and capital. For more information, please go to www.ascendion.com With Ascendion (www.ascendion.com), you: Will get to work on numerous challenging and exciting projects on our various offerings including Salesforce, AI/Data Science, Generative AI/ML, Automation, Cloud Enterprise and Product/Platform Engineering. At Ascendion you have high chances of project extension or redeployment to other clients. Additionally, you can also share CV of anyone you know. We have a referral policy in place.