Job Title: Executive Director, AI Location: Atlanta, GA Job Type: Full-Time Department: AI Center of Excellence Reports To:
Position Overview:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for defining and driving the company’s AI strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and identifying market opportunities to enhance competitive advantage. You will lead the development of AI models, systems, and infrastructure, while establishing best practices for machine learning operations, data management, and AI ethics. As the leader of AI/ML teams, you’ll attract and retain top talent, balancing innovative research with the practical needs of product development. You’ll collaborate with product teams to integrate AI capabilities into offerings, ensuring alignment with business priorities. You will guide the transition from prototypes to production-ready systems. Additionally, you’ll represent the company’s AI capabilities to customers, investors, and partners while staying up-to-date with industry developments. You will also ensure responsible AI development by addressing privacy, security, and ethical considerations, and managing infrastructure, governance, and resources effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Defining the company's AI vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
Identifying market opportunities where AI can provide competitive advantages.
Making decisions about AI technologies and investments to drive business success.
Overseeing the development of AI models, systems, and infrastructure.
Building and leading AI/ML engineering and research teams to foster innovation and collaboration.
Collaborating with product teams to integrate AI capabilities into offerings.
Prioritizing AI features based on business impact and technical feasibility.
Representing the company’s AI capabilities to customers, investors, and partners.
Ensuring responsible AI development and deployment, addressing privacy, security, and ethical concerns.
Planning AI development roadmaps and managing resource allocation to meet business objectives.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in machine learning and AI implementation, with a proven track record of translating cutting-edge research into scalable, market-ready solutions.
He or she must balance keen business insight for aligning AI strategies with company objectives, alongside the leadership capabilities needed to cultivate and direct exceptional technical talent.
This role requires an individual who can navigate the complex AI landscape, make informed technology decisions despite limited resources, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and establish responsible AI practices.
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science
8+ years of experience in AI/ML development and implementation
5+ years of experience managing technical teams
Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computational methods
Continuous learning through courses, conferences, and staying current with research
Deep knowledge of modern ML frameworks, tools, and infrastructure
Hands-on experience with various types of ML models (deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.)
BlueSky Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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