AI manager

AI manager

7 Months

Phoenix, AZ Hybrid

Open to out of state but they must be able to come into the office once a month on their own dime. Local candidates will be prioritized.

We are looking for an experienced AI Manager to lead our artificial intelligence initiatives from strategic framing to scalable, responsible deployment. In this role, you will oversee a team of AI engineers, Business Analysts or operations specialists. You will translate high-level business goals into technical requirements, manage model lifecycles, and ensure our AI systems deliver measurable impact with strong ethical and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define the roadmap, scope, and objectives for enterprise AI and machine learning initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the primary bridge between technical teams (data science, MLOps, software engineering) and non-technical business stakeholders.

Team Management

Hire, mentor, and manage a team of AI/ML specialists, providing coaching, performance management, and career development.

Model Lifecycle & Operations

Oversee the operational lifecycle of AI models from deployment to monitoring, data drift tracking, and retirement.

Governance & Compliance

Coordinate risk assessments, model validation, bias testing, and data privacy compliance.

Performance Metrics

Track operational metrics including latency, model availability, accuracy, and business ROI.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.

Technical Literacy

Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures, machine learning lifecycles (MLOps), and modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or cloud AI services on AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Project Management

Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget using Agile or traditional project management methodologies.

Communication Skills

Exceptional ability to explain complex algorithmic concepts clearly to executive leadership, product teams, and clients.

Experience

5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity. Microsoft Open AI experience.

Required Skills

2+ years of leading and managing AI teams

Governance & Compliance

Coordinate risk assessments, model validation, bias testing, and data privacy compliance.

Preferred Skills

Open AI experience