AI Director
2 days ago
Company Profile:
Australian Robotic Building Technology (ARBT) is an Australian technology company dedicated to enhancing housing productivity, safety, and affordability through off-site construction methodologies combined with advanced manufacturing technology. Established in 2012 under its parent company, Brisbane Modular Manufacturing Pty. Ltd (BMM), ARBT has consistently demonstrated its capability to manufacture and construct buildings of exceptional quality in controlled environments, subsequently installing them on-site.
Job Description: AI Director
Position Title: AI Director
Department: Technology / Innovation
Location: —
Reports To: CTO / CEO
Position Overview
The AI Director is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the organization. This role oversees AI-driven innovation, manages AI/ML teams, ensures ethical use of technology, and drives adoption of AI solutions to improve business performance, efficiency, and customer experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesAI Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the organization's long-term AI strategy aligned with business goals.
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI solutions in products, operations, and services.
- Oversee AI roadmap, prioritizing high-impact projects.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure company-wide AI adoption.
Technical Oversight
- Guide the development of AI/ML models, NLP systems, computer vision solutions, automation pipelines, and predictive analytics.
- Review and validate AI architectures, algorithms, and datasets.
- Ensure robust model performance, accuracy, and scalability.
- Drive best practices for AI engineering, MLOps, and data governance.
Team Management
- Lead and mentor teams of data scientists, ML engineers, AI researchers, and data engineers.
- Recruit and build a high-performing AI team.
- Provide technical leadership and support continuous learning.
AI Governance, Compliance & Ethics
- Establish ethical AI frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards.
- Implement transparent and explainable AI practices.
- Coordinate with legal, cybersecurity, and compliance teams for responsible deployment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product, engineering, operations, marketing, and business units to identify AI use cases.
- Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Drive change management for AI implementation.
Innovation & Research
- Stay updated with the latest AI technologies, trends, and research.
- Evaluate new tools, platforms, and techniques for adoption.
- Represent the company in AI conferences, industry forums, and partnerships.
Qualifications & SkillsEducation
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field.
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI.
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with MLOps, model deployment, and data pipelines.
- Solid understanding of data engineering, data architecture, and big data tools.
Leadership Skills
- Proven experience leading AI/ML teams or innovation programs.
- Strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in AI/ML roles, including leadership positions.
- Successful track record delivering enterprise AI projects.
- Experience in scaling AI initiatives within mid-to-large organizations.
Preferred Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation.
- Ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change.
- Hands-on and able to dive into technical discussions when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
