• Job Description

  Req#: 377755

  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.

  Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

• About the company

  XPO provides pivotal supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels to join our 97,000-strong workforce and deliver the caliber of service our customers require. If you’re ready to move the world forward, we’d like to invest in you. (NYSE: XPO)

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