Chief Architect - Data and Ai First

Aven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. We empower hoteliers around the world to exceed expectations, solve daily challenges, and stay ahead of the competition.

With our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, hoteliers can manage distribution, retailing, payments, operations, and more. Providing hoteliers the tools to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalized guest experiences that drive satisfaction.
Our tools are built to seamlessly integrate with each hotelier’s unique strategy, elevating guest satisfaction and creating meaningful connections.

We are pioneering AI in hospitality technology to unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and personalize the guest experience. By prioritizing stability, scalability, and data-driven insights, we equip hoteliers to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, ready for whatever comes next..

Chief Architect – Data & AI First
Location: [Plano, TX / Remote]

About the Role
We are seeking a visionary Chief Architect to lead our enterprise-wide technology strategy with a strong Data and AI-first mindset. This is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the future of our platforms, products, and technology ecosystem.
You will define and drive the architecture that enables data-driven decision making, AI-powered innovation, and scalable digital platforms. Working closely with executive leadership, engineering, and product teams, you will ensure our technology foundation supports long-term growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Leadership
Define and drive the overall enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap
Establish standards for cloud-native, API-first, and scalable system design
Ensure alignment between business goals, product strategy, and technology execution
Lead architecture governance and decision-making across the organization

Data & AI Strategy
Design and evolve a modern data platform to support analytics, machine learning, and AI
Lead the development of AI-enabled systems, including predictive analytics and intelligent automation
Promote a data-driven culture, ensuring data is accessible, trusted, and effectively used across the business
Partner with teams to embed AI capabilities across products and operations

Technology Transformation
Lead modernization initiatives such as cloud native platform evolution, microservices adoption, and platform engineering
Drive innovation through adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics
Enable faster delivery and improved quality through modern engineering practices

Governance, Security & Compliance
Establish frameworks for responsible AI use, data governance, and architecture standards
Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Balance innovation with risk management and operational stability

Leadership & Collaboration
Build and mentor a high-performing architecture organization
Collaborate with executives, product leaders, and engineering teams to influence strategic decisions
Serve as a trusted advisor on technology trends, risks, and opportunities
Partner with external vendors and technology providers as needed

Qualifications
Required Experience
15+ years of experience in technology, including significant experience in enterprise architecture or senior technical leadership roles
Proven success designing and delivering large-scale, cloud-based systems and platforms
Experience with data architecture, analytics, or AI/ML solutions
Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, distributed systems)
Track record of leading technology transformation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI practices, or data compliance frameworks
Experience building or scaling data platforms (e.g., lakehouse, data warehouse, streaming architectures)
Background in digital product or platform-based organizations

Leadership Attributes
Strategic thinker with a strong balance of business and technical acumen
Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across teams
Passion for innovation and building future-ready, AI-enabled organizations

Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape the future of a data- and AI-driven enterprise
Work on cutting-edge platforms and technologies
Influence strategic decisions at the highest levels of the organization
Lead and build a world-class architecture function

Outstanding Benefits
Very competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
8 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
12 weeks paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
Lots of fun and engaging employee development events

Reasonable Accommodation
Aven Hospitality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Aven Hospitality position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Aven Hospitality at Contact Us

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Affirmative Action
Aven Hospitality is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW