Director, Artificial Intelligence - Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Artificial Intelligence at XPO :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

7 years of data science, operations research and / or software engineering experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a proven track record of building and deploying AI models.

5+ years of experience years of leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.

Strong technical background and deep understanding of Machine Learning with practical experience in building and implementing large-scale predictive models and recommendation systems.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence partners and customers with data insights and expertise.

Proficient in AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python), with experience in building and deploying AI models for end-to-end AI / ML solutions.

Preferred qualifications :

Master’s degree or PhD, or equivalent experience in Data Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

12+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.

Proven leadership experience in data analytics and AI, or a related role, with a strong background in designing and implementing data science solutions.

Prior experience leading technical engagements across data engineering, data science, AI, and Gen AI workstreams.

Strong leadership and proactive communication to coordinate with the project teams and other internal stakeholders.

Experience with delivering solutions on major cloud platforms, data science tools, and Gen AI technologies.

Strong business acumen, with experience in managing P&L, revenue growth, and client engagements.

About the Director, Artificial Intelligence job :

Pay, Benefits and more :

Competitive compensation package

Full health insurance benefits available on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day :

Build out a best in-class AI organization and collaborate with the business and technology leaders to develop and execute our AI Roadmap.

Be responsible for leading a team of data scientists in developing and implementing models and algorithms to solve complex supply chain problems

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding them on leveraging AI & Gen AI to drive business outcomes. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through quality delivery and strong partnerships

Define global AI & Gen AI vision, product, technical strategy, and framework. Develop and execute the overall strategy for the services, aligning with company goals and market trends

Utilize expertise to guide the decision on leading-edge technical / business approaches and / or develops major new technical tools.

Facilitates communication between executives, staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within and outside of the organization.

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About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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