AI Platform Strategy Lead

Harnham; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham in San Francisco is seeking a Director/VP-level Individual Contributor to shape AI strategy across the organization and identify high-value opportunities for scalable AI solutions. You will determine where AI can create the greatest business impact and guide the long-term direction of a platform built to meet the company’s unique needs.

You will work closely with senior business leaders and engineers, translating real-world challenges into practical AI capabilities and driving

Qualifications

• Experience leading product or strategic AI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and how it can solve real business problems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to create structure and direction in highly ambiguous environments.
• Track record of translating ideas into measurable business impact.
• Comfort working alongside engineers while remaining focused on business outcomes.
• Strong judgment, prioritization skills, and ownership mentality.
• Builder mindset with a willingness to experiment and challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Discover and evaluate opportunities where AI can drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand workflows, challenges, and priorities.
• Develop and prioritize a portfolio of AI initiatives based on value, impact, and feasibility.
• Validate concepts through rapid experimentation and prototyping before investing engineering resources.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to shape platform capabilities and long-term strategy.
• Balance competing requests and align stakeholders around a clear direction.
• Continuously test assumptions and refine priorities as new information emerges.

Skills

AI leadership

Generative AI

Stakeholder communication

Ambiguity management

Business impact

Engineering collaboration

Prioritization

Experimentation

Job description

Harnham in San Francisco is seeking a Director/VP-level Individual Contributor to shape AI strategy across the organization and identify high-value opportunities for scalable AI solutions. You will determine where AI can create the greatest business impact and guide the long-term direction of a platform built to meet the company’s unique needs.

You will work closely with senior business leaders and engineers, translating real-world challenges into practical AI capabilities and driving