Lead AI Strategist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Remote benefits package

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Strategist to define and drive the company’s AI vision in a fully remote capacity. You will work with executives, product, and research teams to champion AI initiatives and foster an AI-forward culture across the organization.

You will lead development of strategic AI roadmaps, balance innovation with ethical deployment, and communicate progress to stakeholders at all levels. Strong remote leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Business Administration, Computer Science, AI, or related field.
• 10+ years in technology strategy, product management, or related field with strong AI focus.
• Experience developing and implementing AI strategies in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a long-term AI strategy for the organization.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases with business value.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable AI roadmaps.
• Conduct market research to track AI trends and opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess impact.
• Define KPIs for AI initiatives and measure progress.
• Advise leadership on AI investments and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of innovative and responsible AI adoption.
• Develop frameworks for ethical AI development and deployment.
• Communicate AI strategy and progress to stakeholders.

Skills

AI strategy leadership

Technology strategy

Product management

NLP & CV knowledge

Executive communication

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

C-level presentation

Education

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

AI frameworks

NLP tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking leader in AI & Emerging Technologies, is seeking an experienced Lead AI Strategist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves defining and driving the company's overarching AI strategy, identifying new opportunities for AI adoption, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will work closely with executive leadership, product development, and research teams to champion AI initiatives and foster an AI-driven culture across the organization. As a fully remote position, this role demands exceptional self-management, communication, and collaboration skills, leveraging our advanced digital platforms to connect and innovate globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear, long-term AI strategy for the organization.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases that deliver significant business value and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable AI roadmaps.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of AI trends and opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for AI initiatives.
• Advise leadership on AI investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and responsible AI adoption throughout the company.
• Develop frameworks for ethical AI development and deployment.
• Communicate the AI strategy and progress to stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, product management, or a related field, with a significant focus on AI.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful AI strategies in large organizations.
• Deep understanding of various AI domains, including machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, vital for a remote leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead change across different departments.
• Experience in managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Proven ability to work effectively and autonomously in a fully remote environment.
• Experience presenting to C-level executives and external audiences.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive executive-level salary, significant performance-based bonuses, and equity options.
• We provide a comprehensive remote benefits package, including top-tier health insurance, generous paid time off, and a professional development allowance for continuous learning and conferences.
• Join a globally distributed, innovative team that values autonomy, impact, and work-life balance.
• This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while leading the charge in shaping the future of AI for a pioneering company.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global workforce.