What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Architect position at Xpertise Recruitment?
Head of AI / AI Architect | Birmingham, AL | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)
A rapidly scaling business is looking for its first Head of AI - a greenfield role with no legacy systems and no existing team. You'll have the chance to build the AI function from scratch and directly influence business-critical decisions.
We're after a hands-on AI leader who can define strategy, build frameworks and tools for engineers, and mentor a high-impact team. This isn't about hype or chatbots - it's about practical, responsible AI that delivers ROI and supports decisions across operations, HR, sales, and tech.
You'll:
- Lead design, architecture, and implementation of AI capabilities from the ground up
- Build AI frameworks and toolchains used daily by engineers
- Mentor and grow the initial AI/ML team
- Deliver secure, scalable, responsible AI systems with human oversight
- Collaborate with leadership to integrate AI across the business
- Evaluate emerging AI techniques to maintain best-in-class practices
You are:
- A mid-career AI leader with hands-on experience building AI/ML systems and frameworks
- Skilled in responsible AI, human-in-the-loop systems, governance, and scalable architectures
- Able to translate strategy into practical execution
- Comfortable in fast-moving, high-growth environments
- A strong communicator and collaborator across technical and business teams
Why this role matters:
- Greenfield mandate - shape the function from day one
- High visibility, reporting directly to senior leadership
- Opportunity to build a team and influence company-wide strategy
- Competitive base: circa $200k relocation support if needed
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
For more information, please apply now with an updated resume or contact job poster directly.
Salary : $200,000