Sr Director, AI/ML

We are seeking a Sr Director, AI/ML to lead a large or broad function/department within our multifaceted organization. You will be responsible for operational success, strategic alignment, and integration of activities with other major organizational functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and ongoing strategic leadership for a department or functional organization of multiple subordinate managers and high-level individual contributors designing and developing engineering solutions utilizing multiple engineering disciplines for products, systems, software, and solutions.
• Creates strategic and tactical operations and resource plans, goals, and priorities for assigned organization based on business and technology roadmap and functional objectives.
• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for the organization, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with organizational metrics and business plans.
• Engages with program managers, marketing, supply chain, technical leaders, and executives to communicate program status, escalate issues, and guide and influence strategic decision-making.
• Manages senior relationships and escalated issues with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs.
• Identifies opportunities for and drives organizational initiatives and programs to support business process improvements and cost reductions.
• Provides overall people-care management for direct reports, including hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience required. May have advanced university degree.
• Typically 15 or more years of related work experience, including 10 years of people management experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution.
• Organizational and strategic management skills, including budget and business planning and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage human capital across multiple geographies and organizations to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.
• Advanced communication skills catered to a wide variety of audiences.
• Extensive business acumen, technical knowledge, and industry experience encompassing one or more engineering, technology, and product domains.

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Investment in your career through specific programs catered to helping you reach your career goals.
• Unconditionally inclusive work environment that celebrates individual uniqueness.

Salary: The expected salary/wage range for this position is $206,500 - $440,000 per year in California.