Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Marmon Holdings•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Marmon Holdings is establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence to lead the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence across its diverse portfolio of businesses. The Artificial Intelligence Leader will serve as the program leader within Corporate IT, responsible for defining Marmon’s AI vision, developing governance frameworks, and delivering scalable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and business innovation. This role will oversee the AI Delivery team and collaborate with Group IT leaders and operating companies to ensure AI initiatives are aligned with Marmon’s corporate objectives, deliver measurable business value, and adhere to our standards of data privacy and cybersecurity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
12+ years of experience in IT, including at least 2 years leading AI, data science, or advanced analytics programs
Demonstrated success deploying AI or ML initiatives with measurable ROI in a complex, multi-business environment
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), cybersecurity principles, and data governance frameworks
Superb leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including experience reporting to executive leadership
Working knowledge of prompt engineering, LLMs, automation frameworks, and enterprise integrations
Strategic and analytical thinking
Leadership and people development
Cross-functional collaboration
Program management and execution excellence
Innovation mindset with strong business acumen

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Experience in an industrial manufacturing organization
Experience working in a decentralized business environment

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership Define AI roadmap and ensure alignment with Marmon’s business priorities and digital transformation objectives
Identify enterprise and cross-business AI opportunities, prioritizing projects based on scalability, ROI, and compliance
Represent AI strategy and progress to executive leadership through quarterly updates and dashboards
Governance & Standards Establish and manage the AI governance framework, covering data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical AI practices
Oversee AI tool selection and vendor relationships across Microsoft, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Aisera, and other platforms
Implement standardized project intake and review processes
Program Delivery & Operations Lead the AI delivery team, including AI programmers, data analyst, product manager, and QA engineer
Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of AI models and automation solutions
Partner with Group IT and operating companies to ensure seamless implementation and post-deployment support
Performance Management Develop and maintain metrics dashboards to track AI project intake, cost savings, ROI, and adoption rates
Report quarterly to the CFO, Chief Innovation Officer, and VP Global IT on AI progress, performance, and financial impact
Continuously improve delivery processes and knowledge sharing across Marmon’s AI community
Talent Development & Enablement Recruit, mentor, and develop AI talent within the Corporate IT team
Build AI literacy and training programs to enable business users and IT professionals
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI adoption