Director, Artificial Intelligence - Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Artificial Intelligence at XPO :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of data science, operations research and / or software engineering experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a proven track record of building and deploying AI models.
• 5+ years of experience years of leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.
• Strong technical background and deep understanding of Machine Learning with practical experience in building and implementing large-scale predictive models and recommendation systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence partners and customers with data insights and expertise.
• Proficient in AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python), with experience in building and deploying AI models for end-to-end AI / ML solutions.

• Master's degree or PhD, or equivalent experience in Data Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.
• Proven leadership experience in data analytics and AI, or a related role, with a strong background in designing and implementing data science solutions.
• Prior experience leading technical engagements across data engineering, data science, AI, and Gen AI work streams.
• Strong leadership and proactive communication to coordinate with the project teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Experience with delivering solutions on major cloud platforms, data science tools, and Gen AI technologies.
• Strong business acumen, with experience in managing P&L, revenue growth, and client engagements.

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

• Build out a best in-class AI organization and collaborate with the business and technology leaders to develop and execute our AI Roadmap.
• Be responsible for leading a team of data scientists in developing and implementing models and algorithms to solve complex supply chain problems
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding them on leveraging AI & Gen AI to drive business outcomes. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through quality delivery and strong partnerships
• Define global AI & Gen AI vision, product, technical strategy, and framework. Develop and execute the overall strategy for the services, aligning with company goals and market trends
• Utilize expertise to guide the decision on leading-edge technical / business approaches and / or develops major new technical tools.
• Facilitates communication between executives, staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within and outside of the organization.

Annual Salary Range : $189,976 to $237,470 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

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XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO.

If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff. Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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