• Director, Artificial Intelligence - Hybrid

    XPO, Inc. (Boston, MA)


    Director, Artificial Intelligence - Hybrid

     

    Requisition Id: 377755

     

    Business Unit: Corporate

    Location:

    Boston, MA, US, 02111

    What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Artificial Intelligence at XPO:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

    + 7 years of data science, operations research and/or software engineering experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a proven track record of building and deploying AI models.

    + 5+ years of experience years of leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.

    + Strong technical background and deep understanding of Machine Learning with practical experience in building and implementing large-scale predictive models and recommendation systems.

    + Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence partners and customers with data insights and expertise.

    + Proficient in AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python), with experience in building and deploying AI models for end-to-end AI/ML solutions.

    Preferred qualifications:

    + Master’s degree or PhD, or equivalent experience in Data Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

    + 12+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing highly talented teams.

    + Proven leadership experience in data analytics and AI, or a related role, with a strong background in designing and implementing data science solutions.

    + Prior experience leading technical engagements across data engineering, data science, AI, and Gen AI workstreams.

    + Strong leadership and proactive communication to coordinate with the project teams and other internal stakeholders.

    + Experience with delivering solutions on major cloud platforms, data science tools, and Gen AI technologies.

    + Strong business acumen, with experience in managing P&L, revenue growth, and client engagements.

    About the Director, Artificial Intelligence job:

    Pay, Benefits and more:

    + Competitive compensation package

    + Full health insurance benefits available on day one

    + Life and disability insurance

    + Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

    + 9 paid company holidays

    + 401(k) option with company match

    + Education assistance

    + Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

    What you’ll do on a typical day:

    + Build out a best in-class AI organization and collaborate with the business and technology leaders to develop and execute our AI Roadmap.

    + Be responsible for leading a team of data scientists in developing and implementing models and algorithms to solve complex supply chain problems

    + Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding them on leveraging AI & Gen AI to drive business outcomes. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through quality delivery and strong partnerships

    + Define global AI & Gen AI vision, product, technical strategy, and framework. Develop and execute the overall strategy for the services, aligning with company goals and market trends

    + Utilize expertise to guide the decision on leading-edge technical / business approaches and/or develops major new technical tools.

    + Facilitates communication between executives, staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within and outside of the organization.

     

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    About XPO

     

    XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

     

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

     

    All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

     

    The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

     

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