AI Engineering Manager

Ford - Bismarck, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Bismarck, ND

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The AI Engineering Manager at Ford Pro will lead a team focused on delivering analytical models and solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This role combines technical expertise in AI/ML with strategic leadership to drive product development and foster team growth within the AI Engineering practice.

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.
• Advance the AI Engineering and Data Science discipline 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).
• 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
• Established 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.