Senior AI Lead / Team Lead

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior AI Technical Lead to provide leadership, strategy, and oversight for a growing AI program supporting large-scale public sector initiatives. This is not a hands-on AI engineering role.

The role focuses on AI governance, executive-facing guidance, and program delivery, with a remote work arrangement and the expectation to sit on the East Coast. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years leading technical teams and 3+ years with AI/ML initiatives, strong communication,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• 3+ years of experience with AI, machine learning, or generative AI initiatives.
• Ability to explain AI concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing AI strategies, operating models, or governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead AI advisor for multiple organizational initiatives.
• Develop and mature AI governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Advise executive stakeholders on AI capabilities, risks, and implementation approaches.
• Drive AI adoption and help identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.
• Lead and mentor a small team of AI professionals and stakeholders.
• Guide AI solution development and technical direction.
• Facilitate collaboration between business users, leadership, and technical teams.
• Support architecture reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee AI-related initiatives from planning through execution.
• Provide recommendations on AI tools, platforms, and implementation strategies.
• Help evaluate program outcomes, performance metrics, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure AI projects align with organizational goals and compliance standards.

Skills

Team leadership

AI strategy & governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI/ML background

Software development background

Matrixed environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior AI Technical Lead to provide leadership, strategy, and oversight for a growing AI program supporting large-scale public sector initiatives. This is not a hands-on AI engineering role.

The company operates in the Professional Services industry and is located in Atlanta, GA.

AI Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the lead AI advisor for multiple organizational initiatives
• Develop and mature AI governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Advise executive stakeholders on AI capabilities, risks, and implementation approaches
• Drive AI adoption and help identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small team of AI professionals and stakeholders
• Guide AI solution development and technical direction
• Facilitate collaboration between business users, leadership, and technical teams
• Support architecture reviews and strategic decision-making

Program Delivery

• Oversee AI-related initiatives from planning through execution
• Provide recommendations on AI tools, platforms, and implementation strategies
• Help evaluate program outcomes, performance metrics, and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure AI projects align with organizational goals and compliance standards

Client Details

The company operates in the Professional Services industry and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Profile

Qualified candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green card holders, available to start quickly, and must sit on East Coast.

• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams
• 3+ years of experience working with AI, machine learning, or generative AI initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to explain AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience developing AI strategies, operating models, or governance frameworks
• Experience working in matrixed environments
• Background in software development, data engineering, AI/ML, or related technical disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government programs
• Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, and AI risk management
• Familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • ChatGPT/OpenAI technologies
  • Azure AI Services
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Databricks
  • Data pipelines and modern data platforms
  • Generative AI use cases and AI frameworks
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and enterprise AI adoption initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI environments and MLOps best practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for an AI Lead, AI Strategy Lead, AI Practice Lead, Technical Lead, or AI Program Lead who enjoys influencing strategy, consulting with stakeholders, and leading teams.

The successful candidate will:

• Communicate effectively with executive and business stakeholders
• Understand AI capabilities and limitations
• Guide technical teams without needing to code daily
• Make strategic recommendations around AI implementation and adoption
• Balance technical expertise with strong business acumen

Why This Opportunity?

• High-visibility leadership role within a growing AI practice
• Opportunity to shape AI strategy and governance
• Lead meaningful AI initiatives that drive operational efficiency
• Fully remote position with a collaborative, high-impact team
• Fast-moving hiring process with an immediate need for the right candidate

Qualified Qualified candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green card holders, available to start quickly, and must sit on East Coast.

Job Offer

• Temporary Senior AI Lead / Team Lead assignment in Atlanta.
• Hourly pay of $65 to $75USD.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.