Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Benshaw • Pittsburgh, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Amconex Group is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the development and execution of our enterprise AI strategy. This is a hands-on strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. This role will be responsible for identifying, designing, and deploying AI and machine learning solutions that enhance product innovation, optimize operations, and drive business performance across our industrial motor control and power systems portfolio. This is not a pure tech or research role. The ideal candidate is a business-oriented data leader who can translate AI into measurable EBITDA impact across the global business. The ideal candidate will bridge advanced AI technologies with real-world industrial applications—supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics
• Track record of translating data and AI initiatives into measurable operational and financial outcomes — margin improvement, cost reduction, and revenue growth
• Change management experience — proven ability to drive adoption of data-driven tools among technical & non-technical users
• Strong knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling techniques
• Familiarity with AI applications in scheduling, routing, estimating, or predictive maintenance
• Understanding of ERP systems (IFS preferred), data integration, and enterprise architecture
• Proven ability to translate AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, roadmaps, and enterprise-scale initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals on F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other temporary work authorizations. We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or engineering-driven environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Leadership Define and execute Amconex Group's enterprise AI and machine learning strategy aligned with business objectives
• Identify high-impact use cases across commercial, engineering design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer solutions
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on AI trends, risks, relevant technology/solution stacks, and opportunities
• Data Strategy & Governance Own the company-wide data and AI strategy, aligning initiatives with PE value creation goals and the CEO’s operational priorities
• Establish data governance standards — clean data foundation, master data management, and data quality monitoring across all branches
• Evaluate and manage AI/data vendor relationships; lead build-vs-buy decisions for analytics tools and platforms
• Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and ethical AI practices across all initiatives
• Product & Engineering Innovation Drive integration of AI into Amconex Group's product portfolio (e.g., predictive maintenance, intelligent motor controls, energy optimization)
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to enhance product performance through data-driven insights
• Lead development of embedded and edge AI capabilities within industrial control systems
• Operational Excellence Implement AI-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, forecasting, scheduling, and quality control
• Utilize predictive analytics to improve supply chain performance and reduce downtime
• Establish data pipelines and infrastructure to support scalable AI deployment
• Develop predictive models for dispatch optimization, demand forecasting, and preventive maintenance scheduling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to develop AI-enabled offerings and value propositions
• Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to align AI initiatives with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, etc.)
• Translate complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical stakeholders
• Change Management & Adoption Champion AI adoption across operations, training branch managers and field supervisors to trust and use data-driven tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape AI strategy within a global leader in industrial motor controls & industrial technology.
• Direct impact on next-generation products and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborative, engineering-driven culture with strong executive support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director