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Lab3is one of Australasia''s largest Azure engineering practices, specialising in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks. We''re seekinga Principal Consultant- AIto join our Professional Services team. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role accountable for shaping, selling, and delivering high impact AI and Agentic AI programs for enterprise clients, working across the AI lifecycle from prototyping to production.The Role Client Leadership & AdvisoryAct as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholdersLead AI strategy engagements, including use case prioritization, value articulation, and delivery roadmaps.Translate business strategy into scalable AI architectures and operating models.Solution Architecture & Technical AuthorityProvide architectural leadership across Agentic AI, GenAI, RAG, MLOps, and data platforms on Azure.Define reference architectures, nonfunctional requirements, and design patterns for enterprise AI systems.Review and approve HLD/LLD produced by delivery teams; intervene on complex or highrisk designs.Guide model selection, orchestration patterns, governance approaches, and platform choices aligned to business constraints.Delivery Oversight & Risk ManagementOwn end to end technical accountability for large or complex AI programs.Derisk delivery through early architecture validation, proof points, and phased adoption strategies.Establish delivery standards across security, observability, MLOps, and responsible AI.Support engagement leads with estimates, delivery plans, and dependency management.PreSales & Commercial ContributionLead or support presales activities including discovery, solution shaping, estimates, SOW input, and technical assurance.Contribute to winstrategy through differentiated architecture, accelerators, and compelling narratives.Act as a technical escalation point during bids and client negotiations.Practice & Capability DevelopmentDefine and evolve AI standards, accelerators, and reusable assets for LAB3.Mentor Senior Engineers and Consultants; uplift architectural thinking and consulting maturity.Contribute to hiring, role design, and skills benchmarking.Represent LAB3 externally through thought leadership, client showcases, and partner engagements.Governance, Security & Responsible AISet best practice approaches for AI governance, risk, compliance, and ethics.Ensure solutions align with enterprise security models.Champion responsible AI principles.Our Ideal Candidate Core Technical ExpertiseMicrosoft AI & Data Stack: Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search (vector & hybrid), Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Fabric / Databricks.Agentic AI & GenAI: Agent frameworks, RAG at scale, orchestration patterns, tool/function calling, prompt optimisation.Architecture: Distributed systems, event driven design, API strategies, data platform integration.MLops & Platform Engineering: CI/CD, model lifecycle management, IaC, containers, AKS.Observability: End to end telemetry across application, data, and model layers.Security: Enterprise identity, networking, data protection, and compliance patterns.Consulting & Leadership CapabilityProven experience leading large or complex client engagements.Strong commercial acumen: value framing, estimation, and scope control.Exceptional communicationcredible with executives and deeply technical teams alike.Ability to coach, influence, and set direction without direct authority.Must be based anywhere in Australia, a citizen, and ideally hold security clearanceMust be based anywhere in Australia, a citizen, and ideally hold security clearance.What''s in it for you?Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfactionWork with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisationsBe supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourages innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learningEnjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your lifeThrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMoreApply now, call or connect on LinkedIn for further information.#J-18808-Ljbffr