AI Tech Lead

Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses - Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

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Job Title:

AI Tech Lead

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

12/4/25

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #170578 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Emerging Technology, to serve as the catalyst for technological advancement. This role entails scouting the horizon for new opportunities from AI and VR to advanced cloud infrastructure and developing the strategies to implement them globally. This position requires close collaboration with various business units, Global Information Technology teams, and executive stakeholders across the company.

This position is based out of the Piscataway, NJ location. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

* Strategic Leadership:
Identify and assess emerging technologies that offer a competitive advantage. Develop comprehensive roadmaps and strategies for their evaluation, piloting, and enterprise-wide implementation.

* Technical Execution & Architecture:
Lead the technical design and development of proofs-of-concept and pilot projects. Apply strong, practical knowledge of modern front-end and back-end development frameworks, languages, and best practices to rapidly test and iterate concepts.

* Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Architect, deploy, and manage solutions within major cloud environments. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for emerging technology deployments.

* Project Management:
Oversee the development and delivery of AI projects. Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and post-implementation review, ensuring initiatives meet business objectives and timelines.

* Team Management:
Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals. Foster professional development to ensure the team's skills and capabilities are aligned with evolving organizational needs.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with across departments to integrate new technologies seamlessly and ensure strong alignment between technology initiatives and overall business strategy.

* Risk Mitigation:
Proactively identify and manage the technical, operational, and security risks associated with adopting new technologies.…