AI Director

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Mettawa, IL:
Fond du Lac, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-047619
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* We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director to lead our AI Center of Competency within Brunswick’s Enterprise IT Organization. This leadership role is central to accelerating AI adoption, shaping enterprise-wide AI strategy, and delivering impactful AI solutions across Brunswick. The role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and IT leadership to drive innovation, scale AI transformative initiatives, and ensure the integration of ethical and compliant AI practices throughout the organization.
** What you will do at Brunswick:
*** Lead Brunswick Enterprise AI Center of Competency, setting strategic direction and operational models to drive enterprise-wide AI transformation.
* Define and execute AI roadmaps aligned with business goals, delivering measurable value across functional domains.
* Build and scale AI accelerators, reusable assets, and solution frameworks to speed up adoption and delivery.
* Partner with business leadership stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and shape innovation portfolios
* Partner with HR to enhance AI understanding across the organization through targeted training and change management programs.
* Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI implementations.
* Champion the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions including:
GenAI product development and agentic system design, Computer vision and ML-based defect detection, SharePoint-to-vector pipelines and RAG architectures, and multi-agent virtual assistants for CX and operational transformation.
* Oversee AI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and managing timelines and resources effectively. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Mentor cross-functional teams and foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
* Bachelor’s degree in business (or Management),  Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required; a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a computational field is highly desired.
* 8+ years’ experience in advanced data analytics & Machine learning , with 2+ years in leadership roles driving enterprise AI or advanced data analytics strategy with a passion for ethical AI, innovation, and building scalable, human-centric AI systems.
* Proven experience leading AI Centers of Excellence or similar innovation hubs.
* Deep technical expertise in technologies (LLMs, RAG designs, multi-agent systems, vector databases, prompt engineering) including familiarity with Azure AI foundry, AI regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
* Strong understanding of AI/ML solution design, cloud security, MLOps, and enterprise architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native AI platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $148,300 - $250,300 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k…