Head of AI, Data Science and Innovation Analytics

Aventis Solutions; New York (NY); Remote; USD 230,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing tech firm as the Head of AI, Data Science, and Innovation Analytics. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to spearhead innovative data strategies and transformative AI initiatives. With a strong focus on leadership, you will guide a multidisciplinary team, leveraging advanced tools and resources to push the boundaries of AI and digital innovation. The position promises significant career progression, with potential to evolve into a Chief Data Officer role in the near future. If you're passionate about driving impactful solutions and leading cutting-edge projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or AI.
• Strong knowledge of AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of innovative data science/AI capabilities.
• Drive AI initiatives aligned with business goals and strategies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

AI Market Knowledge

Tech-savvy

Innovative Mindset

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

BigQuery

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Head of AI, Data Science and Innovation Analytics

Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing tech firm seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Innovation Analytics to lead an innovative data strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter.

Salary: $230,000-295,000 + bonus + strong benefits package

Location: Remote-based + tech hubs in New York and Silicon Valley / San Francisco / California (very flexible on travel)

Future Outlook: There will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands. Potential to be a fully-fledged CDO in 2/3 years as the firm does not already have this.

Minimum Requirements:

• Data/AI Pedigree: Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence.
• Tech-savvy: Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric or similar).
• All-rounder: Strong knowledge of key CDO/CAIO areas such as AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Operations, Data Architecture.
• Commercial: Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align AI initiatives to business goals. Always looking for synergies with other department’s strategies.
• Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance and marketing.
• AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends.
• Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with the pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Time Management: The executives don’t tolerate being late!
• Communication: Fluent in written and oral English.

Role Overview:

This team will be expanding gradually, and this role will lead the development and management of truly innovative data science / AI capability. This forms part of a new AI Innovation Team initiative, so we want people who can drive this forward. Interestingly, they’re ploughing heavy financial investment into the research and development lab for AI innovation, so there is already access to advanced tools and resources to push the boundaries of AI and digital innovation.

Interested? Please submit your CV via LinkedIn or message Billy Hall for further information.

Aventis Solutions is acting on behalf of our partner.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Software Development, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Technology, Information and Media