Director of Artificial Intelligence

Job Title: Director of AI & Automation

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

NOTE: This is an ON-SITE role, 5 days a week

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary Director of AI & Automation to lead our firm’s AI transformation, reporting directly to the CIO. This high-impact role will design, implement, and scale AI/automation solutions that drive measurable business outcomes—streamlining workflows, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. The ideal candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, developing a 2–4-year AI roadmap while overseeing a team of engineers. You will have executive-level support, decision-making authority, and resources to shape the firm’s long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the firm’s AI/automation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and grow a team of 7–10 AI/automation engineers; oversee hiring and talent development.
• Drive executive buy-in and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate adoption across departments.
• Establish data-driven KPIs to quantify financial/operational impact (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains).

Implementation & Execution

• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities in collaboration with business and tech teams.
• Deliver an 18-month roadmap, including pilots, scaling initiatives, and technology investments.
• Oversee end-to-end automation: process discovery, deployment, and continuous optimization.
• Evaluate and manage third-party AI vendors/tools (e.g., RPA, GenAI, legal tech).
• Ensure compliance with legal/ethical standards, security protocols, and industry best practices.

Innovation & Technology

• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends (GenAI, ML, NLP, LLMOps) and integrate cutting-edge solutions.
• Apply advanced analytics (Python, SQL, TensorFlow) to derive insights from large datasets.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and MLOps frameworks.
• Optimize production-grade ML systems and scalable automation workflows.

Qualifications

Required

• 5 years in AI/ML, automation, or software development, with 2 years in leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering AI/automation solutions (RPA, AI agents, legal tech).
• Expertise in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong stakeholder management—ability to translate technical concepts for executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in ML, Robotics, or Business Management.
• Experience in legal/professional services or regulated industries.
• Certifications: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), AWS/Azure ML, or RPA tools.
• Familiarity with computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics.

Why Join Us?

• High-visibility role with direct CIO engagement and resources to drive transformation.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.