AI Engineering Manager

Ford - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The AI Engineering Manager at Ford Pro will lead a team focused on delivering analytical models and AI solutions to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This role combines technical leadership in AI/ML with strategic collaboration with business stakeholders to drive product vision and success metrics. The manager will also be responsible for team development and fostering a culture of learning 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.
• Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting and monitoring metrics.
• Support technical reviews of analytical methods and AI solutions.
• Drive AI products and services end-to-end in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to advancing the AI Engineering and Data Science discipline through community practices.
• Promote learning and development needs of the team.
• Support team members as part of the product delivery model.

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.

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 and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service
• Generous schedule of paid holidays
• Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time