Remote AI Strategy Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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.