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As VP of AI, you will be the primary responsible for Movable Ink’s AI strategy. You will own proprietary model development, ML Operations, and the experimentation and data science that are embedded in our offering. You will partner with other executives at Movable Ink and within our client companies to maximize the impact our solutions bring in the market.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Movable Ink’s C-suite and executive team on guiding Movable Ink’s AI strategy
- Manage and develop a team comprising data, engineering, and AI/ML developer profiles
- Continuously improve Movable Ink’s proprietary models for content generation, content decisioning and send decisioning informed by latest developments in the field
- Own the online experimentation & data science in support of our model and product development
- Serve as a consultant to Movable Ink’s Go-to-market teams on both Sales and Retention strategy and tactics
- Present directly to senior executives in client organizations, up to C-level – occasional travel required
Qualifications:
- Advanced research degree, ideally PhD in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Deep learning expertise, specifically understanding of modern recommender systems and LLMs
- Routinely keeps up to date with ongoing academic and industrial research in relevant modeling applications and have a track record of bringing models to production and driving business outcomes through ML and AI applications
- Solid understanding of web experimentation / online controlled experiments & using metrics and analytics to guide model and product development
- 5+ years of management experience, including managing managers and different functional profiles
- Experience driving a 9+ months roadmap, balancing between pragmatic solutions and long-term investments
- Adept at guiding high-pace problem solving under pressure when technical issues or client escalations arise
- High comfort level presenting to senior executives up to C-level and breaking down complex technical matter into understandable yet accurate mental models
The base pay range for this position is $300,000-$340,000/year, which can include additional on-target commission pay/bonus. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other incentive pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position ultimately offered.
Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all Inkers can thrive. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet all of the abovementioned qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our differences bring a breadth of knowledge and perspectives that makes us collectively stronger.
We welcome and employ people regardless of race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ethnicity, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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