AI Lead

Richemont (Cartier/Van Cleef); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Richemont seeks an AI Lead within its Digital Acceleration Team in Hong Kong. You will turn Generative and Predictive AI into tangible business value, scoping and delivering high-impact initiatives from concept to production.

You will partner with regional and global teams, manage complex projects, and champion responsible AI standards while driving change and adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degrees preferred.
• Strong expertise in Generative AI and Predictive AI.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL and cloud environments.
• Certifications in Program Management and Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to turn AI concepts into real applications.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Translate AI strategy into a focused roadmap for Predictive AI and Generative AI use cases, leading initiatives from discovery to scalable production deployment.
• Lead project planning and execution with clear objectives and timelines.
• Build alignment across business, data and technology teams at regional and global levels.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure responsible AI standards.
• Manage changes to scope, timelines, or resources and adopt new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Provide regular updates on progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Track and realize project benefits and value for the organization.

Skills

Generative AI

Predictive AI

LLMs

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

ML frameworks

MLOps

Program Management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

MLOps tools

AI/ML frameworks

Job description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

YOUR MISSION

AI is reshaping how businesses understand, engage and create value for their clients. As AI Lead within our Digital Acceleration Team, you will turn the possibilities of Generative AI and Predictive AI into meaningful, real-world impact, leading high-impact initiatives from idea and experimentation to implementation. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited by the rapid evolution of AI, curious about what comes next, and eager to experiment, learn and build new solutions. You will combine strong AI expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and initiate, plan, execute and deliver projects against clear objectives, aligned with the organization's strategic priorities.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Project Planning and Execution: Developing comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, setting realistic timelines, allocating resources effectively, and managing project execution to ensure timely completion within budget. Translate the AI strategy into a focused roadmap of Predictive AI and Generative AI use cases, leading initiatives from discovery and experimentation through scalable production deployment.
• Stakeholder Management: Identifying and engaging stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations, managing communication, and resolving conflicts to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and project success. Build strong alignment across business, data and technology teams at regional and global levels, and help stakeholders translate business challenges into valuable, feasible AI opportunities.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies, and proactively addressing challenges to minimize negative impacts on project outcomes. Ensure AI solutions meet appropriate standards for performance, reliability, data privacy, security and responsible AI.
• Change Management: Managing changes to project scope, timelines, or resources, assessing the impact of changes, and implementing change control processes to maintain project integrity and minimize disruptions. Adapt delivery choices as technologies and business priorities evolve, while supporting the adoption of new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Communication and Reporting: Providing regular updates on project progress, communicating key milestones and risks, and preparing reports for stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving project-related problems and issues, using analytical and critical thinking skills to develop effective solutions, and escalating issues as needed. Stay current with emerging AI technologies, rapidly test new approaches, and determine which ideas are sufficiently valuable and robust to move beyond experimentation.
• Benefits Realization: Ensuring that project outcomes align with business objectives, tracking and measuring project benefits, and working with stakeholders to realize the intended value of the project.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level required; advanced degrees are a plus, particularly in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related fields.
• Strong expertise in Generative AI and Predictive AI, including LLMs, machine learning and modern AI development approaches, from experimentation through production.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL and cloud environments; familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and MLOps practices is highly valued.
• Proven experience and certifications in Program Management and Agile methodologies.
• Genuine passion for the evolution of GenAI, with the curiosity and hands-on mindset to continuously explore, experiment and turn new possibilities into real applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, willing to challenge the status quo and energized by taking ideas from concept to impact.
• Change management and/or consulting experience are a plus.

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