Director Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Job Details

Location:

Providence, RI 02904
Position:
Full Time
Salary: $ - $
Shift: 1st Shift

• Develop and communicate the enterprise AI vision, establishing a multi-year technical strategy that advances innovation, scalability, and competitive differentiation.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional AI/Machine Learning teams, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Own the AI roadmap and investment portfolio, prioritizing initiatives that balance near-term business impact with long-term innovation goals.
• Drive frontier research in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, identifying emerging capabilities and translating them into strategic advantage.
• Lead rapid prototyping of novel algorithms, model architectures, and experimentation frameworks to accelerate discovery and validate new opportunities.
• Align AI initiatives with enterprise priorities, partnering with senior stakeholders to define use cases, success metrics, and measurable ROI targets.
• Translate research breakthroughs into scalable, production-ready solutions by guiding model development, deployment, and operationalization across the organization.
• Serve as a thought leader for the organization by representing the company in industry conferences, strategic partnerships, and external publications.

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field (required).
• PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years AI and Machine Learning experience (required).
• 5+ years Leadership roles (required).
• 3+ years Experience managing teams of data scientists and engineers (required).
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) (preferred).
• Certifications in AI, machine learning, or data science (preferred).

• Award-Winning:
  Named a Top Employer for the last 7 years.
• Health Coverage:
  Medical coverage with employer contributions covering up to 93% of the premium cost, plus dental and vision options.
• Retirement: 6% company match on 401(k) retirement plan contribution, with contributions fully vested and made every pay period.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 holidays, 8 sick days, 48 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Additional Perks:
  Free AAA membership, insurance discounts, travel commission refund, up to $625 in Wellness Incentives, up to $6k in tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Compensation:
  Competitive base pay, annual bonus opportunities, and for certain roles, additional monthly and/or quarterly incentive compensation. The posted salary range represents the full range grade for this role, with individual pay based on job-related skills, experience, shift, and geographic location.

AAA Northeast is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and equitable practices in recruiting, hiring, and advancement. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.