Head-AI/ML Product Technologies

Job Description

• Define the long-term vision and technical roadmap for AI/ML adoption, ensuring alignment with the Organisation & R&D strategic goals.
• Lead the deployment of IoT and AIML integrated technology solutions that enhance product value through predictive analytic insights.
• Stimulate technology evaluation and Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives that accelerate R&D cycles and bring competitive advantage.
• Design and specify the Embedded Products Software Architecture, including the selection of Wireless Technologies and Connectivity Protocols to support the AI/ML strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of MLOps for continuous delivery and automation pipelines, ensuring AI models are reliably deployed and managed.
• Instil a NPD quality focus by steering Design FMEA and Software FMEA at the initial stage for all critical AI/ML features as part of the new product development process.
• Guide AI quality governance improvements through methodical identification of process gaps and lead efforts to bridge these gaps for internal and external customers.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams of Data Scientists and ML Engineers, effectively building a high-caliber AI/ML team from scratch.
• Lead technical initiatives and capability-building sessions that allow opportunities to upskill the technical team and ensure they perform at their full potential.
• Ensure that processes are in place to achieve 100% functional specification traceability for new AI-enabled features.
• Lead interactions with chip manufacturers and digital infrastructure vendors (ie. cloud storage)