AI Transformation Lead

We’re seeking a highly driven technology professional who thrives at the intersection of AI, cloud-native systems, and automation
. This contract role focuses on designing and delivering intelligent solutions that modernize complex operating environments and unlock measurable business value.

You’ll bring deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset, partnering closely with both technical and non-technical teams to move beyond legacy constraints and deliver scalable, production-ready AI solutions.

• Rapidly understand complex, high-impact operational workflows (including those with governance or oversight considerations)
• Redesign processes using an outcome-driven, “end-state first” methodology enabled by modern AI and automation

• Own high-priority AI initiatives from concept and feasibility through deployment and operational adoption
• Translate business objectives into scalable, production-grade technical solutions

• Act as the primary technical liaison across Operations, Engineering, Data, Risk, and Governance teams
• Drive alignment across senior stakeholders and delivery teams to prioritize initiatives that deliver the strongest business outcomes

• Define and track KPIs tied to performance, quality, cost efficiency, scalability, and reliability
• Ensure AI initiatives demonstrate tangible and sustained ROI

• Embed ethical, explainable, and auditable AI practices into solution design
• Ensure deployments meet enterprise standards for transparency, data integrity, and risk management
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
• Exceptional candidates may be considered for fully remote work (EST hours)

• Strong understanding of modern AI architectures, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and domain-specific model optimization
• Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Solid foundation in MLOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, versioning, and lifecycle management

• Experience working with complex data ecosystems, multi-system integrations, and near-real-time data flows

• Familiarity with delivering AI solutions in environments with regulatory, compliance, or audit considerations

• Proven ability to redesign complex workflows using modern technology
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale digital or AI transformations

• Ability to drive initiatives from business case to production
• Comfortable influencing senior leaders and navigating matrixed organizations

• Technical depth to challenge architectural decisions across AI, data, and platform teams
• Experience designing advanced AI workflows or agent-based systems
• Strong business acumen with a focus on ROI, risk, and prioritization
• Thrive in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar) or equivalent strategic leadership experience is a plus

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Sponsorship is not available
• This role is offered through a W2 contract engagement with a full benefits package