AI Innovation Lead

Nmble Hiring Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an AI Innovation Lead to explore, prototype, and scale AI solutions within the organization. The role requires identifying high-value AI use cases, building prototypes, and partnering with teams to bring ideas to production. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of modern AI technologies, a hands-on approach to experimentation, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern AI and ML tools.
• Hands-on mindset emphasizing experimentation.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Curiosity, creativity, and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Identify and test high-value AI use cases.
• Build rapid prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Partner with teams to transition ideas to production.
• Stay ahead of AI trends and leverage them for business.

Skills

Understanding of modern AI/ML and generative AI tools

Hands-on mindset with a bias toward experimentation

Ability to communicate complex ideas simply

Curiosity

Creativity

Comfort with ambiguity

Job description

We’re looking for an AI Innovation Lead to explore, prototype, and scale practical AI solutions across the business. You’ll work at the intersection of product, engineering, and strategy—turning emerging AI capabilities into real-world impact.

What you’ll do

• Identify and test high-value AI use cases
• Build rapid prototypes and proofs of concept
• Partner with teams to move ideas from experiment to production
• Stay ahead of AI trends and translate them into business opportunities

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of modern AI/ML and generative AI tools
• Hands-on mindset with a bias toward experimentation
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply
• Curiosity, creativity, and comfort with ambiguity