AI Practice Leader

Client:
State of CA

Location:

Sacramento, CA (Hybrid – onsite work required) Residency Requirement:
Must live within 60-90 miles minimum from location

As an AI Practice Leader, you will lead and manage a team focused on GenAI implementation projects. Your role will involve strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring successful project execution. This position requires a strong background in executive leadership and a deep understanding of AI concepts and their business applications.

• Leadership and Management:
  Lead and manage the AI practice team, providing direction and support to ensure project success.
• Strategic Planning:
  Develop and execute strategic plans for AI implementation, aligning with organizational goals.
• Use Case Identification:
  Oversee the identification and validation of use cases within the AI domain.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with GenAI Strategists and technical teams to ensure accurate implementation.
• Training and Documentation:
  Contribute to the development of training materials and documentation for AI projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as a liaison and evangelist between the project team and other departments, driving value-based solution discussions.
• Requirements Translation:
  Translate business and functional requirements into technical requirements for the technical team.
• Data Analysis:
  Perform data analysis and predictive data modeling to support AI initiatives.
• Mentorship:
  Mentor and educate team members on best practices and industry standards in AI.
• Business Development:
  Contribute to business development efforts and proposal creation to expand AI practice.

• Experience:
  
  10+ years of experience in the public sector domain, with 3+ years in an executive leadership role (CIO, CTO, COO, etc.).
• AI Projects:
  Proven experience in leading 3+ AI or machine learning implementation projects.
• Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and experienced in executive leadership.
• Track Record:
  Demonstrated success in applying domain expertise to technology implementation projects to drive large‑scale organizational transformation.
• Requirements Gathering:
  Experience in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong presentation skills to different audiences ranging from senior‑level leadership to operational staff.

• AI Expertise:
  Experience in GenAI or related AI technologies.
• Leadership:
  Public Sector Executive Leadership Experience.
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant industry certifications in AI or related domains.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Project
  
  Experience:
  
  Multi‑domain project experience solving complex business challenges with AI.
• Consulting:
  Proven consulting experience with a focus on client engagement.