Head of Applied AI
Core
Lead and grow the Applied AI capability, taking Generative, Agentic, and predictive AI from prototype to secure, governed production environments for clients.
Role type
Senior leadership IC / Practice Head (Applied AI)
Builds
Production AI solutions, reusable accelerators, and repeatable propositions for enterprise clients.
Domain
Consulting / Professional Services / Applied AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
LLM-based systems, RAG, agentic/multi-agent architectures, vector databases/embeddings, AI evaluation, MLOps/LLMOps, system design, API design, automated testing, CI/CD, cloud AI platforms, pre-sales solution shaping, client consulting, team leadership, responsible AI governance
Preferred skills
Experience in consulting or professional services, entrepreneurial mindset, thought leadership
Technologies
LLMs, RAG, vector databases, cloud AI platforms
Responsibilities
Define technical direction and standards for the AI practice; lead senior client discovery and solution conversations; ensure solutions move to reliable production; challenge architecture and estimates before commitments; mentor and develop AI engineers; collaborate with sales to build pipeline and win work; convert client solutions into repeatable offerings; manage practice performance (revenue, utilization, margin); build market visibility through events and content.
Seniority
Director/Principal level, hands-on leadership
