AI CoE Lead: Strategy, Innovation & Execution

DataArt; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DataArt is seeking a seasoned AI Consultant and Leader to helm the AI Center of Excellence, driving AI initiatives and innovation across the organization. You will partner with client leadership to identify high-impact AI projects and ensure successful adoption and scaling.

You will work with product owners, data scientists, and engineers to design strategies, oversee roadmaps, and mentor the CoE team, staying ahead of AI trends to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI consulting or related roles, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience translating business needs into AI solutions for clients.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary AI consultant to understand client challenges and identify opportunities for AI-driven innovations.
• Develop and drive the AI strategy aligned with client goals, facilitating innovation and best practices through the AI Center of Excellence.
• Lead the assessment, prioritization, and roadmap planning of AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to scope, design, and deliver AI solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on AI technologies, frameworks, and architectures suitable for the client’s environment.
• Ensure AI projects meet business objectives, maintain technical quality, and follow ethical AI principles.
• Mentor and lead AI CoE team members to build internal AI capabilities and knowledge sharing.
• Stay abreast of AI trends, tools, and emerging technologies to advise on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate roadmap progress, benefits, risks, and delivery outcomes consistently.

Skills

AI leadership

Stakeholder management

AI strategy

Cross-functional collab

Mentorship

Communication

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in CS/AI/Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

DataArt is seeking a seasoned AI Consultant and Leader to helm the AI Center of Excellence, driving AI initiatives and innovation across the organization. You will partner with client leadership to identify high-impact AI projects and ensure successful adoption and scaling.

You will work with product owners, data scientists, and engineers to design strategies, oversee roadmaps, and mentor the CoE team, staying ahead of AI trends to deliver measurable business value.