Lead AI Strategist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work

Health coverage

Generous vacation

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead AI Strategist to define and execute the company’s long-term AI vision in a fully remote capacity. This executive role guides AI-driven products, assesses emerging tech, and drives innovation across departments to shape the technology roadmap.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in technology strategy with AI focus, strong leadership, and a proven track record of strategic planning in a tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in technology strategy, product management, or related field with AI focus.
• Proven ability to develop and implement AI roadmaps and strategies.
• Deep understanding of ML, DL, NLP, and robotics domains.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills for remote teams.
• Experience in market analysis and competitive intelligence in tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate an AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies and trends.
• Lead feasibility assessment of new AI-powered products and services.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing to drive AI adoption.
• Establish AI governance, ethics, and best practices.
• Oversee AI project roadmaps ensuring timely delivery of strategic initiatives.

Skills

AI strategy

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Data Science/related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead AI Strategist to spearhead their artificial intelligence initiatives from a fully remote capacity. This executive-level role is responsible for defining and executing the company's long-term AI vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation across all departments. You will identify new opportunities for AI implementation, assess emerging technologies, and guide the development of AI-driven products and services. The ideal candidate is a thought leader with a deep understanding of AI's potential and a proven track record of strategic planning and execution in a technology-driven landscape. This is a critical role for shaping the future of our client's technological roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies and trends relevant to the industry.
• Lead the conceptualization and feasibility assessment of new AI-powered products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and marketing, to drive AI adoption.
• Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
• Oversee AI project roadmaps, ensuring timely and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Strategy, Data Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, product management, or a related field, with a significant focus on AI.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful AI roadmaps and strategies.
• Deep understanding of various AI domains, including machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and robotics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, capable of driving change across a remote organization.
• Experience in market analysis and competitive intelligence within the technology sector.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package, including stock options.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Opportunities to shape the strategic direction of a leading technology company and work on transformative AI projects.