AI Transformation Lead- North America

SFS Group; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) contribution

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SFS Group USA, Inc. seeks an AI Transformation Lead for North America in Wyomissing, PA to accelerate AI adoption across Automotive, Medical, Distribution & Logistics, and Fastening Systems.

You will bridge the Corporate AI Hub and North America, ensuring alignment while driving local execution and tangible business impact. You will identify opportunities, translate them into deployed solutions, lead hands-on training, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master in Engineering, CS, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience building and deploying AI/automation solutions in business.
• Hands-on with modern tools (GenAI platforms, APIs, automation, data workflows).
• Ability to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Experience in cross-functional environments translating business needs.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI and automation solution implementation across North America.
• Deliver measurable impact through deployed use cases.
• Build a pipeline of initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Enable teams with hands-on training and collaboration.
• Align Corporate AI strategy with local execution.
• Establish a scalable model via local champions and power users.
• Prioritize and develop high-value use cases with business leaders.
• Translate challenges into prototypes and scalable apps.
• Build, test, and deploy AI, automation, data solutions hands-on.
• Act as the primary NA AI contact and advocate.
• Lead practical workshops and training with real use cases.
• Maintain fast iteration to accelerate results.
• Collaborate with IT on security, compliance and sustainability.
• Maintain alignment with the Corporate AI Hub.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Hands-on AI projects

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Data Science/Business

Tools

GenAI platforms

APIs

Automation tools

Data workflows

Job description

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Full-time Regular Wyomissing, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1559

SFS is seeking an innovative and results-driven AI Transformation Lead. As AI Transformation Lead for North America, you will play a key role in accelerating the adoption of AI and data-driven solutions across all SFS segments (Automotive, Medical, Distribution & Logistics, Fastening Systems,) Operating at the intersection of business and technology, you will work directly with business unit leaders to identify high-impact opportunities and translate them into practical, deployed solutions.You will act as the bridge between the Corporate AI Hub and North America, ensuring alignment while driving local execution, speed, and tangible business impact. The role reports directly to the Head of Technology of the SFS Group, part of the worldwide team.

For 55 years SFS has been America’s partner of choice, supplying over 26 billion fasteners to commercial construction projects. This role offers a competitive starting salary and a generous benefit package including profit sharing, company 401(k) contribution, health/dental/vision insurance offerings, a tuition reimbursement program and other valuable benefits!

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of AI and automation solutions across North America.
• Deliver measurable impact through deployed use cases (efficiency, productivity, quality).
• Build a strong pipeline of initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Accelerate adoption by enabling teams through hands-on training and collaboration.
• Ensure alignment between Corporate AI strategy and local execution.
• Establish a scalable model through local champions and power users.
• Identify, prioritize, and develop high-value use cases in close collaboration with business leaders.
• Translate business challenges into functional prototypes and scalable applications
• Build, test, and deploy AI, automation, and data-driven solutions hands-on.
• Act as the primary point of contact for AI initiatives in North America.
• Deliver practical workshops and training, enabling teams through real use cases.
• Drive a fast iteration approach (test, learn, refine) to accelerate results.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and sustainable.
• Maintain strong alignment and feedback loops with the Corporate AI Hub.
• Develop and support a network of local key users and power users.
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's or Master in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related fields.
• Proven experience in building and deploying AI, automation, or data-driven solutions in a business environment.
• Hands‑on experience with modern tools (e.g., GenAI platforms, APIs, automation tools, data workflows)
• Ability to work independently and deliver end‑to‑end solutions (idea → prototype → implementation)
• Experience in cross‑functional environments, translating business needs into practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with high ownership and execution focus

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Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. Join the SFS team and shape the future with us!

SFS Group USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer