Director, AI

United Language Group; Borghetto Lodigiano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A premier language services provider is seeking a Director of AI to lead AI initiatives, improve translation services, and enhance operational efficiency. This role requires 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, including leadership roles. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. and a proven track record of successfully launching complex AI products. This position is based in Lombardy, Italy.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of launching AI products from research to production at scale.
• Experience in healthcare, translation, or regulated industries is a plus.

Mansioni

• Define and execute the AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI systems.
• Build and lead a world-class team in AI.

Conoscenze

AI/ML expertise

NLP

Speech technologies

Conversational AI

Team management

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. This role is located in our Overland Park, KS office.

Position Overview

The Director of AI at Propio will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of artificial intelligence initiatives across the organization. This role will shape how AI is used to elevate translation and interpretation services, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation at scale. The Director will partner with executive leadership, product, engineering, and linguistics teams to build world‑class AI capabilities that give Propio a strategic market advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Propio's AI strategy, aligning research and development with business goals and hiring roadmap.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI systems across translation, interpretation, and operational workflows, with particular focus on Speech‑to‑Speech systems, multilingual interpretation, and agentic AI workflows.
• Build and lead a world‑class team of engineers, researchers, and applied scientists.
• Partner with product and infrastructure teams to ensure AI solutions are secure, scalable, and production‑ready.
• Drive partnerships with academic and industry leaders to accelerate innovation in low‑resource languages and speech technologies.
• Establish governance and compliance standards for responsible AI practices.
• Define technical priorities and sequencing across Speech‑to‑Speech, bidirectional interpretation, low‑diffusion language support, and agentic workflow projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, including 5+ years in leadership roles managing technical teams.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, speech technologies, or conversational AI.
• Proven track record of bringing complex AI products (particularly involving speech or multimodal systems) from research to production at scale.
• Strong strategic thinking, team‑building, and cross‑functional leadership capabilities.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
• Experience in healthcare, translation, speech systems, or regulated industries a plus.