Senior Manager, AI Hub
SES
Senior Manager, AI Hub
The incumbent will lead the AI Hub, a central unit focused on accelerating the company’s AI journey and delivering measurable business value. This role is critical in aligning AI efforts with strategic goals, bridging executive vision and technical execution. The incumbent will drive high-impact projects that enhance efficiency, service quality, and innovation across the enterprise.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
- The AI Hub leader will be responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of AI initiatives across the organization.
- Leading the AI Hub to accelerate AI adoption and deliver measurable business value.
- Collaborating with various departments to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact AI use cases.
- Driving the development and deployment of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure the success and compliance of AI projects.
- Building and leading a multi-disciplinary team of AI experts.
- Managing strategic relationships with external AI vendors, research institutions, and industry partners.
- Fostering a culture of AI literacy and continuous learning across the organization.
- Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the business impact of AI initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Vision: Ability to align AI initiatives with the company's strategic goals and drive long-term value.
- Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams and projects.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data science.
- Governance and Compliance: Knowledge of data governance practices and regulatory requirements, particularly the EU AI Act.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various departments and external partners.
- Innovation: Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate AI strategies and results to stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges with AI solutions
Qualifications
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Advanced degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
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10+ years in AI or data science, with 5+ years in leadership roles
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Proven success in delivering impactful AI projects
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Experience leading AI Centers of Excellence or similar functions
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Strong grasp of data governance and EU AI Act compliance
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Excellent project and team management skills
Other Key Requirements / Comments
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
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Achieve financial targets through AI-driven business impact
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Successfully deploy high-impact AI projects
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Develop and implement a robust AI governance framework
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Enhance operations with AI to automate, monitor, detect, prevent issues, and accelerate response times
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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