Our client  is looking for an AI Practice Leader who can help  pioneer innovative AI solutions and make a real impact in the IT industry.

As an AI Practice Lead , you won't just be working on mundane tasks. You'll be leading our dynamic AI team, growing the practice from ground up, and defining our AI strategy. You'll play a pivotal role in aligning our AI projects with business objectives, mentoring team members, and ensuring ethical AI practices.

Our role will involve a blend of strategic leadership, hands-on project management, and technical expertise. You'll lead crucial AI projects, implement AI strategy, and guide our team to create cutting-edge solutions that align with our business objective.



You will 

• Develop, lead, and operationalize the AI practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert on AI for internal & external clients.
• Develop and showcase specific industry applications at client  innovation & experience center.
• Envision, develop & sell innovative solutions in AI verticals.
• Manage projects focused on ML/AI and provide consulting services to clients on a wide range of advanced analytics-based services.
• Understand client objectives and create a credible project plan based on the types of data available, possible algorithm choices, and implementation options.
• Build relevant suite of ML/AI models and test/compare various algorithm choices and modeling/convergence parameters.
• Present results and help clients understand the models and their usage in operations.
• Work with deployment teams to help implement the models on client/cloud infrastructure.
• Work with senior management to develop overall technology strategy, particularly in AI/ML domain.
• Work with senior management to build/procure the right set of skills/talent.
• Represent in relevant industry forums, create blogs/papers to advocate as premiere AI/ML service provider.

Who you are 

• Overall 10-15 years’ experience.
• Degree in Comp Science or math/statistics.
• Deep understanding of business goals, applications/use cases in their domain. Understanding of industry verticals in the context of their domain.
• 5+ years’ experience in sales and new business development roles.
• Broad understanding of technology used in AI/ML/Analytics.
• Good understanding of IT technologies, massive cloud platforms and what they offer.
• 8+ years of experience in client facing project management and delivery experience.
• 5+ years of experience working at a large consulting or systems integration firm leading AI/ML projects.
• Highly-driven and results focused. Willing to stretch to meet tight timelines.
• Cares deeply about the quality of output and invests time and energy to ensure that deliverable are meet/exceed client expectations.
• Good team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographies/time zones.
• Possess the ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment.

What to expect
 
Besides Competitive Salary and working for one of Canada’s Best Managed and Top 50 Technology Companies, you should expect: 

• Purposeful Work: autonomy, resources, and time you need to do what matters for our clients and most importantly - you
• Positive Environment: recognition coupled with a flexible environment that celebrates diversity, inclusivity and encourages everyone to achieve their best
• Growth & Development: opportunities to grow professionally and personally through mentorship, training, and development programs
• Transparency & Trust: direction, purpose, mission, and expectations are never a secret; you’ll always know where you stand as well as where you’re going
• Exclusive Perks: discounts on shopping, the gym, insurance, mobile phone plans, not to mention an office smoothie bar and enough coffee to make you vibrate
• Meaningful Benefits: life happens. You’ll get health, dental, vision, disability, travel insurance, and much more all covered by us
• Unforgettable Events: team bonding, BBQs, office lunches (pizza, always pizza), gala dinners, and any other excuse to have fun