AI Engineering Manager

Ford - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Little Rock, AR

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The AI Engineering Manager at Ford Pro will lead the development and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This role involves strategic thinking, technical leadership, and team development, focusing on delivering analytical models and solutions that drive business success. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders, mentor team members, and establish best practices in AI engineering.

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
• 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