Sr Director Ai/Ml Learning

Job Description
Position Type :

Full time Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Science Travel Percentage :

10 - 15%
Job Description
The Senior Director of the AI and Innovation Team within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is responsible for leading a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the company's generative AI capabilities. This role involves overseeing the development of a sandbox environment for experimentation, building sample use cases, and ensuring that the team stays at the forefront of AI technology. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and champion the integration of AI solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the AI and Innovation Team, aligning with the broader goals of the OCTO.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI, ensuring the team adopts the latest technologies and methodologies.
2. Team Management and Development:
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of AI developers and testers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Identify and address skill gaps, ensuring the team has the necessary expertise to achieve its objectives.
3. Environment Development:
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of a sandbox environment for AI experimentation and development.
- Ensure the sandbox is secure, scalable, and user-friendly, enabling teams across the organization to explore AI solutions.
4. AI Solutions and Use Case Development:
- Guide the team in developing and programming AI solutions using large language models (LLMs).
- Build and document sample use cases that demonstrate the potential applications of generative AI.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
- Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and integrate AI solutions into existing workflows.
- Communicate the team’s progress, achievements, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
6. Quality Assurance and Best Practices:
- Ensure rigorous testing and validation of AI models and solutions, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
- Promote best practices in AI development and implementation, driving consistency and excellence.
7. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and approaches.
- Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement processes to refine AI solutions and methodologies.
8. Other Leadership duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI development, software engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing technical teams.
- Deep understanding of large language models (LLMs) and experience with AI/ML technologies.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in building and maintaining environments for AI experimentation.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and best practices.
- Proficiency in AI/ML programming languages and frameworks (e.G., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering results.
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