Head of AI Technology

Head of AI TechnologyCountry: United States of America

The Head of AI Technology will have a deep understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) to lead our organization’s technology strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will drive the integration of AI and machine learning technologies to optimize our business processes, enhance customer experiences, and create innovative solutions. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can align AI initiatives with our business objectives to ensure sustained growth and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute the company's technology roadmap with a focus on AI and machine learning.

- Ensure that AI initiatives are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and deliver measurable business value.

AI Integration:

- Oversee the implementation of AI-driven solutions across various business functions including operations, customer service, product development, and marketing.

- Identify opportunities for AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation.

Data Management:

- Ensure the collection, management, and analysis of data is optimized for AI applications.

- Implement best practices for data governance, privacy, and security.

Team Leadership:

- Build and lead a high-performing technology team with expertise in AI and data science.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT department.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

- Manage relationships with AI technology vendors and service providers.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI projects.

Risk Management:

- Identify potential risks associated with AI technologies and develop strategies to mitigate them.

- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards in AI deployment.

Budget Management:

- Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to AI projects.

- Track and report on the financial performance of AI initiatives.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT leadership and software development roles.
• Deep knowledge of emerging technologies including AI and machine learning.
• 5+ Years Managing multi-year projects with cross-enterprise interdependencies

Skills:

• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data analytics, and their applications in business.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals.

• Strong project management skills with experience in agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

**Base Pay Range

Minimum:

$207,000.00 USD

Maximum:

$300,000.00 USD