AVP, AI Enterprise Architecture
Unum Group · Chattanooga, TN
$133,500–$274,100from the description
Jul 10, 2026
Chattanooga, TN
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior enterprise architecture role focused on defining and executing an organization-wide AI architecture strategy. Day-to-day work spans designing scalable agentic AI solutions, establishing reference architectures and governance frameworks, evaluating foundation models and cloud AI platforms, and partnering with business, data, risk, and engineering teams to embed AI responsibly across the enterprise. Suits a deeply experienced architect with a strong AI/ML background who can operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels.
Principal level · 15+ years · Chattanooga, TN · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 1 people in the Chattanooga, TN area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer occupations, all other). range 1–1
Applicant volume Light — Few people clear these requirements, so an application that does clear them gets looked at. Worth applying to even if you miss a nice-to-have.
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What the occupation pays Median $66,664 (middle half $51,171–$85,725). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
The job title is 'Enterprise AI Architect' (inferred from context; no explicit level word in the title), but the scope — org-wide AI architecture strategy, governance committee representation, 15+ years required, and direct influence on senior leaders — clearly supports Principal-level classification rather than Senior.
SOC classification is a genuine judgment call: the role is a hands-on enterprise architect (15-1299) who also sets org-wide strategy and influences senior leaders, which overlaps with 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). The posting emphasizes individual technical contribution (designing reference architectures, evaluating models, defining standards) over people management, so 15-1299 is preferred, with 11-3021 as the runner-up.
Location is not explicitly stated in the posting. Unum Group's headquarters is in Chattanooga, TN; the CBSA reflects that assumption. The role may also be based in Portland, ME or another Unum office.
AWS is cited as an example cloud AI service ('e.g., AWS'); alternatives Azure and GCP are populated as genuine substitutes a hiring manager would accept.
ArchiMate and Bizzdesign are listed under Job Specifications but framed as 'preferred,' so they are marked as preferred skills. They are listed separately because they are distinct tools, but each is listed as an alternative to the other since the JD treats them as interchangeable options.
Advanced degree is listed as 'preferred'; only the Bachelor's degree is a hard requirement.
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