AI Technology Lead

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Job Summary

The AI Technology Lead will drive the growth of AI utilization by integrating AI mindset and tooling into the company's traditional workflows. This role will spearhead evolutionary growth and lead the integration of AI-driven functions into existing product lines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the dissemination of AI knowledge through training, workshops, and hackathons.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging AI solutions.
• Identify new AI tools that would benefit the organization; Work with the team to implement these new AI tools
• Drive the augmentation of AI into business processes.
• Champion the growth of AI knowledge within teams and business units.
• Contribute to the implementation of AI best practices in various functional teams.
• Mentor and guide BU leadership in AI technologies and methods.
• Foster culture shifts towards AI adoption and build synergies between business units.
• Stay abreast of the latest AI trends and technologies.
• Ensure data privacy and cyber security and implement measures to secure sensitive information.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment, with a strong understanding of both technical and business applications
• Extensive experience in AI ecosystems, with a requirement for Microsoft ecosystem & technologies
• Hands-on experience building dedicated agents/LLMs
• Ability to think critically and creatively to develop AI solutions that provide business value.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field (a master's degree is preferred).

Travel Requirements

• Yes,25-50% travel (depends on the home base)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office setting or use standard office equipment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Support developing KPIs to track & monitor AI technology adoption:

• AI Adoption Rate: Track the percentage of business units and teams actively using AI tools and solutions. Strive to >80% adoption of AI tools to support their daily activities
• Training and Development Impact: Evaluate the effectiveness of AI training programs through feedback surveys and the number of employees trained.
• Innovation and Implementation: Measure the number of new AI-driven features or products successfully implemented. Drive improved product vitality through new AI capabilities in our products
• Colleague Productivity: Target a 10% improved productivity through the use of AI
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Gather feedback from stakeholders on the effectiveness and impact of AI solutions.
• Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Track the number of AI knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and hackathons conducted.
• AI Project Success Rate: Measure the percentage of AI projects completed successfully within the defined timeline and budget.
• Data Privacy and Security Compliance: Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and security standards, with zero data breaches.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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