Director of Applied AI

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USA - Fully Remote / $200000 - $215000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$200000 - $215000

Location

LOCATION

USA - Fully Remote

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

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
  • Remote-First Environment
  • 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.

CONTACT

Luc Simpson-Kent

Senior recruitment Consultant

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