Head of Artificial Intelligence

Location: Greater Philadelphia (NJ side)

We are partnered with a global manufacturer and technology-driven business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and imaging solutions. With a strong international presence and continued investment in innovation, the organization is embarking on a significant AI transformation program designed to improve operational efficiency, unlock new revenue opportunities, and embed AI across core business functions.

This is a newly created leadership position offering the opportunity to define and deliver the company's AI strategy while building a high-performing AI function from the ground up.

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide AI strategy, identifying high-impact opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, customer operations, and corporate functions.
• Build, lead, and develop a dedicated AI team, establishing best practices, governance frameworks, and delivery standards for AI and Agentic AI solutions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to translate business challenges into scalable AI initiatives with measurable ROI.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of AI programs, from use case identification and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities across the organization, acting as an internal AI advocate and educator.
• Collaborate with analytics, IT, cybersecurity, and external AI partners to develop the data, infrastructure, and operating models required to support enterprise AI initiatives.
• Design and deliver AI training and enablement programs to increase AI literacy and adoption across the business.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of AI innovation.

• Proven experience leading and scaling AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Analytics teams.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and their practical business applications.
• Demonstrated success deploying AI solutions at scale within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly complex environments.
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives while translating technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Experience driving organizational change and promoting adoption of new technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience managing technology investment budgets and demonstrating business value and ROI.
• Experience with Snowflake and modern cloud-based AI ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI development frameworks and platforms, including Claude-based tooling.
• Background within manufacturing, engineering, industrial technology, precision engineering, or related sectors.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Opportunity to shape and lead a company-wide AI strategy at a critical stage of growth and investment.
• Build a new AI capability with executive-level sponsorship and visibility.
• Work on high-impact use cases spanning automation, forecasting, customer experience, operational excellence, knowledge management, and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with external AI specialists and senior business leaders to drive meaningful transformation.
• Significant scope for career growth and long-term strategic influence.

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