AI Solutions Lead

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

Greater Boston Area

Our client, a rapidly growing global organization, is seeking an AI Innovation professional to drive their external AI ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the business.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on role focused on identifying emerging AI capabilities, building strong partnerships, and translating innovation into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions.

The Opportunity

As part of the AI innovation function, you will sit at the center of innovation-connecting external AI advancements with internal business priorities. You'll play a key role in shaping how the organization discovers, evaluates, and deploys next-generation AI solutions.

Key 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

Experience

• Proven success integrating AI or advanced technologies 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

Core Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability

• Commercially minded with negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to bridge technical and business teams effectively

• Strong program and project leadership experience

Profile

• Naturally curious and passionate about emerging AI technologies

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Committed to ethical and responsible AI innovation

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI initiatives with real enterprise impact

• High visibility role partnering with senior leadership

• Exposure to a global, cross-functional organization

• Competitive compensation and strong growth potential