Chief AI Officer
Skills
AI StrategyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness TransformationChange ManagementData EngineeringData PrivacyData Science
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 10+ years building or scaling technology organizations or driving major digital transformation initiatives
- 3+ years in an AI/ML or AI strategy leadership role
- Deep working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, current model architectures, and implementation constraints
- Proven track record translating AI strategy into measurable business outcomes
- Experience building and leading high-performing technical and cross-functional teams
- Comfort operating across board, executive, engineering, data, and business levels
- Track record navigating responsible AI, data privacy, and compliance landscapes
Day to day
- Develop and own the enterprise AI strategy roadmap, aligning priorities, resources, and success metrics to business objectives
- Build and lead the AI/ML organization, recruiting talent, shaping culture, and establishing governance frameworks
- Partner with C-suite and board leadership to communicate AI opportunity, risk, and progress in clear business terms
- Drive AI adoption across core business functions by identifying high-impact use cases and accelerating time-to-value
- Establish responsible AI practices and manage vendor and technology partnerships to balance innovation, cost, and risk
- Track and report AI transformation metrics, including adoption, ROI, capability maturity, and competitive position