Director of Applied AI

Harnham; New York (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer tech seeks a Director of Applied AI to spearhead AI initiatives and lead a growing team. This role involves defining strategies, delivering AI solutions, and ensuring responsible implementation across the enterprise, offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package: Healthcare, 401(k) (9%), PTO

Growth Opportunity: Lead a foundational AI function

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Python, GenAI APIs, and LLM frameworks.
• Proven delivery of production-grade digital or voice AI agents.
• Deep understanding of prompt engineering and LLM deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Applied AI strategy across various functions.
• Deliver solutions including GenAI-powered digital and voice agents.
• Evaluate and integrate AI vendor solutions.

Skills

Python

GenAI APIs

LLM frameworks

Vector databases

Prompt engineering

RAG pipelines

Stakeholder communication

Education

6–10+ years in Data Science / ML / Applied AI

2+ years in a leadership role

Job description

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

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Building AI/ML & Data/Software Engineering Teams Across The US

Director of Applied AI – GenAI, NLP, and Intelligent Automation

Location: Remote – US Based

Compensation: $200,000 – $215,000 base + bonus

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We’re partnered with a fast-scaling consumer tech business undergoing a digital transformation, with executive-level buy-in for AI initiatives. The company is focused on deploying cutting-edge Generative AI to transform internal operations, client engagement, and revenue-driving functions.

They’re now hiring a Director of Applied AI to lead strategy and delivery across intelligent agents, GenAI search assistants, document AI, and productivity tools. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on AI leader to shape and scale a newly built function with real-world business impact.

THE ROLE

Reporting into the VP of Data & AI, you’ll own the roadmap, vendor strategy, and technical execution for applied AI across the enterprise. You’ll manage a small but growing team and be responsible for building the playbook for responsible, scalable AI implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the Applied AI strategy across sales, customer support, employee productivity, and analytics.
• Deliver solutions including:
• GenAI-powered digital and voice agents
• RAG + LLM-based internal knowledge assistants
• OCR and intelligent document processing
• AI-powered insights and summarization
• Evaluate and integrate AI vendor solutions, prioritizing “buy over build.”
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations to translate business needs into scalable AI capabilities.
• Oversee prototyping, technical evaluation, and deployment of third-party AI tools.
• Build and maintain execution roadmaps, business alignment, and governance standards.
• Stay current on GenAI trends, vendor landscape, and tools to evolve strategy over time.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 6–10+ years in Data Science / ML / Applied AI, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, GenAI APIs, LLM frameworks, and vector databases.
• Proven delivery of production-grade digital or voice AI agents.
• Deep understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and LLM deployment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce workflows, voice AI for telephony platforms, and enterprise SaaS procurement.
• Strong business judgment and stakeholder communication skills.
• Prior experience working in regulated or high-volume environments (e.g., financial services, healthcare, B2C platforms).
• Exposure to enterprise ML platforms (e.g., Snowflake, DataRobot) is a plus.

THE BENEFITS

• Executive-Level Compensation: $200,000–$215,000 base + bonus
• Growth Opportunity: Lead and grow a foundational AI function with direct business impact
• Full Benefits Package: Healthcare, 401(k) (9%), PTO, and additional wellness perks

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume to Luc Simpson-Kent via the Apply link. We're excited to connect with hands-on AI leaders ready to own and scale GenAI innovation across a dynamic enterprise.

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