AI Innovation Leader: Strategy & External Partnerships

Co, Llp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Innovation, based in the Greater Boston Area, seeks a strategic AI leader to drive our external ecosystem and accelerate adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

You will identify emerging capabilities, build partnerships with vendors and research partners, and translate innovation into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions.

This highly visible role partners with senior leadership to shape governance, risk management, and responsible AI adoption across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven success integrating AI into enterprise environments.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing partnerships or commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of modern AI ecosystems (e.g., LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases).
• Background in driving adoption and change across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI governance, risk, and compliance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Own the AI innovation pipeline by identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, vendors, and research partners.
• Translate innovation into impact by turning AI pilots and prototypes into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Lead cross-functional integration across data, engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, including commercial terms, performance, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive responsible AI adoption, ensuring alignment with governance, risk, and compliance standards.
• Launch and scale AI initiatives with clear KPIs and measurable business impact.

Skills

AI strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor collaboration

Change management

Tools

LLMs

RAG architectures

Vector databases

Governance frameworks

Job description

AI Innovation, based in the Greater Boston Area, seeks a strategic AI leader to drive our external ecosystem and accelerate adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

You will identify emerging capabilities, build partnerships with vendors and research partners, and translate innovation into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions.

This highly visible role partners with senior leadership to shape governance, risk management, and responsible AI adoption across the business.