AI Innovation Leader: Strategy & External Partnerships

Co, Llp

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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