Head of AI Architecture

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Wilmington / $250000 - $300000 annum

INFO

Salary
SALARY:

$250000 - $300000

Location

LOCATION

Wilmington

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Head of AI Architecture

Retail
Remote - HQ in Delaware
$250,000 - $300,000 + bonus + equity

THE COMPANY

Harnham is partnering with a well-established retail company that is seeking a thoughtful and visionary Head of AI Architecture. In this role, you will champion the organization's data GenAI, LLM and Machine Learning transformation, shaping how data empowers decision-making across the business. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership will inspire innovation and collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Guide the company's LLM and GenAI initiatives, fostering efficiency, automation, and sustainable growth.
  • Work closely with both technical and non-technical teams to design and implement data pipelines that ensure reliable, accessible data for advanced analytics.
  • Partner with executive leadership to share clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.
  • Lead both customer-facing and enterprise-wide optimization initiatives with a focus on long-term value creation.
  • Develop a holistic data strategy that makes the most of decades of organizational knowledge.
  • Build, mentor, and empower a machine learning & engineering team to reach their full potential.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience leading large-scale data science transformation projects in retail, supply chain, logistics, or similar industries.
  • Background in building teams from the ground up or successfully scaling existing groups.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and foster trust-based partnerships.
  • Technical expertise architecting machine learning, LLM and deep learning platforms preferred.
  • Understanding of MLOps practices for enterprise systems.
  • Experience working with operational systems to uncover key data opportunities for analytics.
  • Skilled in developing and implementing data strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational priorities.
  • Demonstrated inclusive and supportive leadership style, with experience guiding cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a talent for making complex ideas accessible to all audiences.
  • Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

BENEFITS

This opportunity includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity excites you, please share your CV with Tim Jonas via the Apply link on this page.

KEY TERMS

Artificial Intelligence | Generative AI | GenAI | AI | Machine Learning | Retail | Customer Facing | Transformation | Engineering | MLOps | Leadership | Team Building | Executive | Stakeholder Engagement | Innovation

CONTACT

Tim Jonas
He/Him

Business Manager

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