Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer AI solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary AI Strategy Director to shape our product roadmap, drive innovation, and lead cross-functional teams in creating transformative AI experiences. This leadership role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic foresight, and executive communication to position our company as the industry's thought leader in the next wave of AI advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute AI strategy aligned with 2026 technology trends and market opportunities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of ML engineers, data scientists, and product specialists
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate AI into core business operations
- Identify emerging AI applications and competitive intelligence for long-term positioning
- Drive innovation in generative AI, ethical AI frameworks, and human-AI collaboration models
- Manage $5M+ AI innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Present AI vision to investors, partners, and industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML leadership with 5+ years in strategy or director roles
- Proven track record launching enterprise-grade AI products with measurable impact
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, generative AI, and reinforcement learning
- Experience scaling AI teams from 10 to 50+ professionals
- Strong understanding of AI ethics, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI principles
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with executive presence
- Published research or patents in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field from Tier 1 institution