VP of AI

About the CompanyThe company operates at the front line of digital transformation, building systems that connect advanced analytics, data infrastructure, and applied artificial intelligence. Its AI initiatives drive measurable improvements in decision velocity, operational precision, and customer experience across multiple industries.To unify these efforts, the company is establishing a global AI Center of Excellence (CoE) - a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to scaling machine learning, automation, and responsible AI across every business unit.The Opportunity: Vice President, Artificial IntelligenceThe company is hiring a Vice President of AI to lead its Center of Excellence and define how artificial intelligence is developed, governed, and deployed enterprise-wide. The VP will create the technical and organizational foundation for high-value AI programs, guiding teams that build and operationalize models across data, product, and infrastructure domains.This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and partners with executive leaders across engineering, product, and operations to ensure that AI becomes a structural advantage for the company.Strategic Mandate1. AI Strategy and GovernanceDefine the company-wide AI vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and long-term growth targets.Establish governance standards for transparency, interpretability, and ethical deployment.Lead the creation of operational frameworks for model lifecycle management, validation, and auditability.2. Center of Excellence DevelopmentBuild the AI CoE from inception, including organizational design, talent strategy, and cross-functional collaboration structures.Develop internal capability-building programs that enable teams across the enterprise to adopt AI responsibly.Serve as the executive sponsor for company-wide AI education, tooling, and innovation initiatives.3. Research and Applied DevelopmentDirectly applied research in machine learning, data science, and decision intelligence to solve complex business challenges.Oversee the development of predictive, generative, and optimization models integrated into production environments.Build frameworks that connect experimentation to measurable ROI.4. Technology and Infrastructure AlignmentCollaborate with platform and data engineering leaders to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of AI workloads.Define standards for MLOps, data pipelines, and performance monitoring across business domains.Evaluate emerging technologies that enhance computational efficiency and model interpretability.5. Enterprise ImpactEmbed AI solutions into products, operations, and customer experience systems that reach millions of users.Quantify the value contribution of AI initiatives through business impact metrics and strategic reporting to the Board.Shape the company’s public position on responsible AI innovation.Candidate ProfileAdvanced degree in machine learning, computer science, or applied mathematics.Fifteen or more years of experience in AI leadership, including large-scale deployment and enterprise strategy.Deep expertise in ML platforms, model governance, and MLOps infrastructure.Proven ability to lead global teams combining research, engineering, and business analysis.Strong record of aligning technical innovation with measurable commercial performance.Recognized thought leader in the field of AI adoption and enterprise transformation.Compensation and StructurePerformance Incentive: Up to 150% of base salary based on delivery of AI program milestones and enterprise impact metricsEquity Participation: 1.5 to 3% fully diluted, aligned with long-term enterprise valueComprehensive global benefits and executive leadership development supportThe Vice President of AI will establish the company’s Center of Excellence as the institutional engine for innovation, governance, and competitive advantage. The role defines how artificial intelligence moves from isolated projects to systemic capability, the foundation for the company’s next decade of growth.