Head of applied AI
Core
Define and drive Aura's applied AI strategy, lead client engagements for production-grade AI solutions, and build the team and tooling for scalable AI delivery across communications and digital strategy agencies.
Role type
Head of Applied AI (Strategy & Delivery)
Builds
Production AI systems, AI agents, RAG pipelines, workflow automation, and reusable AI frameworks for client engagements.
Domain
Professional services (communications, brand, IR, public affairs, digital strategy) + Applied AI/LLM
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
AI/LLM engineering, production system delivery, client-facing strategy, team leadership, solution scoping, ROI assessment, technical standards setting, IP creation
Preferred skills
Communications/marketing agency experience, Swedish market knowledge, startup/practice-building background
Technologies
AI agents, RAG pipelines, workflow automation, LLMs
Responsibilities
Define AI strategy and service offerings, lead full-lifecycle client AI engagements, bridge executive strategy with technical delivery, build and develop the AI team, create reusable AI IP and frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
