IT Enterprise Architect - Senior AI Solution Architect

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position

As Senior AI Solution Architect, you will be the technical reference point for Saipem’s AI Lab within the Digital and IT environment. You will own AI initiatives end-to-end, from solution architecture and project governance to production release, while guiding the internal technical team across the full development lifecycle. The role combines architecture, delivery and governance, with direct engagement with business, IT and security stakeholders.

How can you support us?

• Lead and oversee AI projects with full technical ownership across the Azure ecosystem, DevOps pipelines, LLM integration, networking and solution architecture.

• Drive project governance through milestone planning and tracking, risk management and stakeholder reporting.

• Ensure AI governance, data security and compliance with enterprise policies and applicable EU AI Act requirements.

• Guide and mentor the internal technical team throughout project development cycles, fostering growth and shared engineering practices.

• Design scalable and secure end-to-end solution architectures using Azure AI and OpenAI services, API Management, networking and MLOps capabilities.

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in solution architecture, software development or AI engineering, including technical leadership and responsibility for releasing solutions to production.

Languages: Fluent Italian and English.

Technical/IT Skills: Strong command of the cloud ecosystems (Azure preferable), including Azure AI / OpenAI / AI Foundry, API Management, networking and identity; experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and MLOps pipelines; expertise in LLM integration, RAG architectures and agentic or multi-step systems; ability to design secure enterprise integrations and production-grade solution architectures; knowledge of EU AI Act requirements; experience with Microsoft Copilot and low-code platforms in an enterprise context.

Leadership and ways of working: Project governance capability, including milestone planning, risk management and stakeholder reporting; ability to guide and mentor a technical team; excellent communication skills and ability to bridge IT and business.

What else should you know?

• The position is based in Milan and follows a hybrid working model.

• The role requires cross-functional collaboration with business units, IT and security functions.

• The role includes technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities within the AI Lab.

• Experience or knowledge of the Oil & Gas or Engineering sector is considered a plus.

• Azure certifications, for example Azure Solutions Architect, AI Engineer or DevOps Engineer are considered a plus.

What can we offer to you:

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio

• Pay not lower than: 43.000 €

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family and well-being, and an in-house cafeteria.

• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

• Location: Milan.

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;

• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;

• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

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