Job Description
Join FutureForge Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine industry standards through AI-driven innovation. We seek a visionary AI Strategy & Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge research into scalable solutions. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to shape the future of AI while mentoring cross-functional teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 AI strategy roadmap aligned with business objectives and emerging trends
- Lead ideation, prototyping, and deployment of AI-powered products driving 30%+ market growth
- Spearhead partnerships with academia and industry to pioneer next-gen AI applications
- Mentor a high-performing team of 12+ engineers and researchers in agile methodologies
- Secure $5M+ in AI innovation grants and strategic investments
- Establish KPIs for AI adoption and measure ROI across 15+ product lines
- Present strategic initiatives to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML with 5+ years in strategic leadership roles
- Proven track record launching AI products generating $10M+ annual revenue
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field from Tier 1 institution
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and ethical AI frameworks
- Published research at NeurIPS/ICML with 500+ citations
- Strong background in securing federal/state AI innovation grants
- Certified in AI governance (e.g., AI Governance Professional)