AI Strategy Leader

Location: Northville
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Hybrid locations:
Northville, Michigan time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
November 23, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition :
R017760
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* Job Description:

** We are on the lookout for a pioneering and technically sophisticated AI Leader to spearhead the architecture, deployment, and governance of cutting-edge Generative AI (Gen AI) solutions across our diverse business landscape. This role is crucial in defining the enterprise-wide Gen AI strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring the responsible and impactful adoption of AI technologies that drive significant business outcomes.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Strategic Visionary:
** Define and execute a forward-thinking Gen AI strategy that aligns with enterprise objectives and cross-functional priorities, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in AI technology.
* ** Architectural Excellence:
** Design and implement scalable Gen AI solutions that cater to a wide array of use cases across critical departments, including operations, finance, HR, marketing, and customer service.
* ** Lifecycle Leadership:
** Oversee the complete lifecycle of Gen AI initiatives—from ideation and model selection to deployment, monitoring, and iterative enhancement—ensuring best practices are followed at every stage.
* ** Collaborative Innovator:
** Partner with business leaders, data science teams, and IT to pinpoint high-impact opportunities, ensuring seamless integration of AI solutions into existing workflows.
* ** Executive Communication:
** Articulate Gen AI roadmaps, performance metrics, and strategic insights to executive stakeholders and the Global Leadership Team, translating complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
* ** Governance Advocate:
** Establish robust governance frameworks for ethical AI use, model explainability, and compliance with data privacy regulations, ensuring responsible AI practices are embedded in the organization.
* ** Mentorship and Development:
** Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of AI engineers, data scientists, and domain experts, fostering a culture of innovation and readiness for enterprise-scale AI deployment.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* ** Educational Background:
** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
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* Experience:

** A minimum of 5 years of experience in AI/ML or data technologies, with a strong emphasis on Generative AI technologies and large-scale enterprise implementations.
* ** Technical Proficiency:
** Expertise in Gen AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, Lang Chain), cloud platforms, and advanced data engineering tools.
* ** Communication

Skills:

** Proven ability to distill complex AI concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including C-suite executives.
* ** Leadership

Experience:

** Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving AI adoption across various business domains.
* ** Methodological Familiarity:
** Knowledge of agile methodologies and enterprise architecture principles.
** Preferred

Skills:

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* ** Deep Domain Knowledge:
** In-depth understanding of Gen AI use cases such as content generation, summarization, code generation, and conversational AI.
* ** Ethical AI Expertise:
** Strong background in…