Job Title: AI Solutions Lead (Media, News production,
Broadcasting, Streaming, TV, AdTech)
Location: Tysons, VA 22102, or New York NY 10175 (Hybrid
working)
Perm/FTE role
Job Description
Job Title: AI Solutions Lead
- Seeks
a highly collaborative and results-driven AI Solutions Lead to bridge the
gap between business needs and AI solutions.
- In
this role, you will partner with a matrixed business organization to
identify opportunities for AI implementation, translate those needs into
clear requirements for our offshore development team, and oversee the
successful execution and delivery of AI solutions.
- You
will act as a subject matter expert and product manager, guiding the
offshore team, managing timelines and releases, and ensuring effective
stakeholder communication.
- If
you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong understanding of
AI, and have a proven track record of successful project delivery in an
onshore-offshore model, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Requirements
Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate closely with business
stakeholders across different departments (e.g., content, marketing,
sales) to understand their challenges and identify opportunities where AI
solutions can drive efficiency, innovation, and business value.
- Solution
Design & Delivery: Translate business requirements into detailed
specifications and user stories for the offshore development team. Oversee
the development, testing, and deployment of AI solutions, ensuring
alignment with business needs and technical feasibility.
- Offshore
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the offshore development team,
providing clear direction, technical guidance, and ongoing support. Foster
a collaborative and productive working relationship, effectively bridging
any communication and cultural gaps.
- Project
Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple AI projects,
including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Define project
scope, timelines, and resources, and ensure timely delivery within budget
and quality standards.
- Stakeholder
Communication: Proactively communicate project status, risks, and
issues to stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and
collaboration between the onshore business teams and the offshore
development team.
- Continuous
Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies.
Identify new opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage and
contribute to culture of innovation.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Project
Management: Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, including
Agile methodologies, using project management tools (e.g., Jira), and
collaborating effectively.
- Team
Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead
and motivate cross-functional and offshore teams, with a focus on clear
communication and cultural sensitivity.
- Technical
Awareness: Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure), and data literacy to effectively integrate and manage AI
solutions.
- Business
Acumen: Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to align AI
solutions with business objectives and drive impactful outcomes.
- Communication
& Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication
skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts to
business stakeholders and vice versa.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 7+
years of experience in a technology-focused role, with a strong
understanding of AI/ML concepts and applications.
- Proven
experience working in an onshore-offshore model, leading, and managing
remote development teams.
- Experience
with Agile methodologies, project management tools (Jira), and
collaboration platforms.
- Familiarity
with cloud-based AI platforms (AWS, Azure) and data solutions.
- Knowledge
of the media industry, news production workflow and /or Prospect to Pay
workflows is highly desirable.
