AI Engineering Manager

Ford - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Olympia, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The AI Engineering Manager at Ford Pro is responsible for leading a team focused on delivering analytical models and AI solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This role combines strategic thinking, technical leadership, and team development to drive AI products and services, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business customers to understand challenges and develop AI/ML strategies.
• Define and communicate product vision and delivery with stakeholders.
• Measure success of product efforts through goal setting and monitoring key metrics.
• Support technical reviews of analytical methods and AI solutions.
• Prioritize advanced analytic research to enhance product capabilities.
• Lead the development of analytical solutions hands-on.
• Drive AI products and services end-to-end in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Influence product direction through presentations to leadership.
• Contribute to advancing AI Engineering and Data Science disciplines through community practices.
• Promote learning and development needs of the team.
• Support team members in product delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Statistics).
• 4+ years of experience as a senior technical lead in analytical discussions.
• 3+ years of experience with analytical methods and their application.
• 3+ years of experience using AI/ML and data science software (e.g., Python-based tools).
• 2+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience in leading, hiring, and growing Data Science teams.
• Experience using Cloud Platforms and AI Platforms.
• Experience with Gen AI technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD Degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning).
• Expert level of Advanced and Predictive Analytical Methods.
• Working knowledge of GCP.
• Expertise in open source data science technologies such as Python, R, Spark, SQL.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service
• Generous paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation time.