Head of AI, Data Science and Innovation Analytics - Aventis Solutions : Job Details

Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing tech firm seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Innovation Analytics to lead an innovative data strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter.

Salary: $230,000-295,000 + bonus + strong benefits package

Location: Remote-based + tech hubs in New York and Silicon Valley / San Francisco / California (very flexible on travel)

Future Outlook: There will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands. Potential to be a fully-fledged CDO in 2/3 years as the firm does not already have this.

• Data/AI Pedigree: Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence.
• Tech-savvy: Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric or similar).
• All-rounder: Strong knowledge of key CDO/CAIO areas such as AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Operations, Data Architecture.
• Commercial: Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align AI initiatives to business goals. Always looking for synergies with other department's strategies.
• Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance and marketing.
• AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends.
• Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with the pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Time Management: The executives don't tolerate being late!
• Communication: Fluent in written and oral English.

Role Overview:

This team will be expanding gradually, and this role will lead the development and management of truly innovative data science / AI capability. This forms part of a new AI Innovation Team initiative, so we want people who can drive this forward. Interestingly, they're ploughing heavy financial investment into the research and development lab for AI innovation, so there is already access to advanced tools and resources to push the boundaries of AI and digital innovation.

Interested? Please submit your CV via LinkedIn or message Billy Hall for further information.

Aventis Solutions is acting on behalf of our partner.

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