Director, AI/ML

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, DataOps, Machine learning techniques, MLOps tools

Job Description

Kinaxis is on the lookout for an experienced and talented Director AI/ML who possesses a strong passion for AI technology and the ability to transform it into user-friendly software products, to spearhead one of our innovative research and development groups. In the role of Director for an AI Product R&D team, you will work closely with the VP of Engineering to navigate the strategic expansion of our AI solutions and influence both architectural and product trajectories. Positioned at the forefront of artificial intelligence evolution, you will guide teams that have a tangible effect on our enterprise-level AI software platform and solutions, utilized globally by numerous clients to optimize their supply chain.

What you will do

• You'll lead an engineering team dedicated to creating foundational AI/ML product solutions that will be used across our entire product suite and be accessible to all customers.
• You will guide your team in adhering to both product management and technology roadmaps, collaborating with product management to establish and follow through on the strategic direction for your teams.
• Utilize your expertise in developing and sustaining highly scalable, secure, reliable, distributed AI systems and managing AI R&D squads to drive teams towards consistent delivery of high-caliber software.
• Shape the future direction of AI Solutions Product Engineering
• Present on both internal and external platforms about AI Solutions to diverse audiences including clients, prospects, sales engineers, and tech collaborators.

What we are looking for

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive AI/ML experience, including strategic leadership
• 10+ years leading engineering teams and delivering data/software products at scale
• 8+ years in senior engineering management
• Advanced knowledge in scalable data engineering, software engineering, and ML Ops
• Experience with architectural designs, technology exploration, and innovation management
• Deep expertise in DataOps, MLOps, modern data architecture, cloud-based data, Cloud-Native ML tech stacks, and advancements
• Skilled collaborator with a customer-oriented, visionary leadership approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in delivering engaging internal and external presentations to diverse audiences
• Built large-scale data platforms in a data-heavy B2B environment
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to coordinate input from multiple sources to develop impactful recommendations to achieve results for the business.
• Agile and adaptable; excels at managing and prioritizing workloads in an environment of ongoing urgency, ambiguity, and change.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills and the ability to prioritize business requirements appropriately through a collaborative partnership approach; high executive presence

Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.