AI Lead

• The AI Lead is responsible for defining and executing the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy, ensuring AI initiatives align with business objectives, digital transformation priorities, and measurable value creation. The role identifies high-impact use cases and translates them into scalable AI-driven solutions across business functions.
• This position leads the end-to-end AI lifecycle, including use case identification, data strategy alignment, model development oversight, deployment governance, and performance monitoring. It ensures AI solutions are secure, ethical, compliant, and integrated with enterprise architecture and operational systems.
• Strategically, the AI Lead drives innovation by embedding advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation capabilities into core business processes. The role builds internal AI capabilities, establishes governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption, and positions artificial intelligence as a competitive differentiator that enhances efficiency, decision-making, and long-term organizational growth.

Requirements

• Current Role: AI Lead / Head of AI)Experience: 10-15 years total; 5-8+ years leading AI/Data teams with proven enterprise-scale delivery across multiple business units/industries
• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science / Engineering / Data Science; MBA or equivalent business exposure preferred; cloud/AI certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) advantageous
• Track Record: Delivered measurable AI impact (EBITDA uplift, cost optimization), scaled cross-business use cases, built AI platforms/CoE, and driven adoption at C-level
• Leadership & Governance: Strong stakeholder influence (C-suite), with hands-on experience in AI governance, risk, compliance, and building high-performing AI teams and ecosystems