Head of Data & AI
Core
Lead the end-to-end data and AI strategy for a global manufacturing company, enabling 24/7 operations across six factories and driving value in R&D and corporate functions.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Data & AI (Strategy & Hands-on Leadership)
Builds
Data platform, analytics and AI products, and global cloud compute estate
Domain
Manufacturing (synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide) + Cloud Data & AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Data and AI strategy, Data governance and ethics, Data engineering and platforms, Machine learning and applied AI, Cloud compute ownership, Stakeholder leadership, People leadership
Preferred skills
Experience leading technical teams across multiple sites or time zones
Technologies
Azure, Databricks
Responsibilities
Own the E6 data and AI strategy end to end; Lead and grow a team of four across data engineering, analytics, and AI; Run the global cloud compute estate; Deliver governed, real-time data foundations across all six factories; Take AI from pilot to embedded with measurable value; Set and enforce data governance, ethics, and privacy standards; Work with senior stakeholders to secure investment and demonstrate ROI.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
