Lead AI Architect

Purpose of this Role

* The Lead AI Architect (AI) is responsible for defining, adopting, and
assuring AI-enabled data architectures that are commercially viable,
technically robust, and aligned to Cigna’s enterprise and data strategy.
* As part of the International Health Global Architecture function, this role
sets architectural direction and ensures strategic priorities are realised
through data and AI delivery.
* This role will drive innovation, productivity and operational improvements,
and customer experience transformation by applying contemporary AI architecture in
a secure, scalable, and responsible manner.
* This role collaborates closely with business leaders, product teams,
engineering, and third-party partners to ensure data and AI investments
deliver measurable value while meeting regulatory, operational, and security
requirements.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Strategy & Architecture Leadership

* Architect and own enterprise-scale Generative AI platforms supporting
multiple business use cases, including internal pilots, automation
assistants,



knowledge discovery, and customer-facing AI experiences.
* Define and maintain reference target-state data and AI architectures for
International Markets, aligned to enterprise architecture standards and data
strategy.
* Act as a senior architectural authority for AI-enabled data solutions,
ensuring consistency, reuse, and long-term sustainability across the
landscape.
* Advocate for AI-driven data design, embedding modern AI and analytics
patterns into enterprise data platforms and services.
* Maintain an active awareness of emerging trends in data architecture, AI/ML,
and enterprise technology, assessing their potential impact and value for
Cigna, advising senior leadership on AI strategy, feasibility and adoption
paths.

AI Architecture

* Define architectural patterns and standards to support AI model lifecycle
management, AI and data pipelines, feature engineering, and associated design
arte

📌 Architecture Senior Advisor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cigna Healthcare
📍 Bengaluru