DIRECTOR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & AUTOMATION

Carter Machinery

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Director of Artificial Intelligence & Automation in Richmond, Virginia. The Director of AI is responsible for building artificial intelligence in-house. In this role, the Director of Artificial Intelligence serves as the primary technical point of contact for AI initiatives with Caterpillar, Inc, promote the adoption of AI/RPA tools, and develop internal applications using AI tools Seeking candidates with an MBA or equivalent business experience combined with a deep technical/developer background; Hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks (OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Code, LangChain, etc.); Proven track record of building data-driven tools that solved tangible business problems; Superior communication skills: able to explain the "Why" of AI to an executive and the "How" to a developer. Requirements for the Director of AI position includes: Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other firm personnel. Must be able to make presentations to company personnel. Must be able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands. Strong organization skills with ability to effectively prioritize (with changing priorities), multi-task, address issues quickly and professionally, and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have an excellent driving record. 25% travel. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends if required. Must promote a positive customer experience. Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way. Physical requirements must be met for the Director of AI job, including regularly being required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

MBA or equivalent business experience combined with a deep technical/developer background
Hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks (OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Code, LangChain, etc.)
Proven track record of building data-driven tools that solved tangible business problems
Superior communication skills: able to explain the "Why" of AI to an executive and the "How" to a developer
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills with ability to effectively prioritize (with changing priorities), multi-task, address issues quickly and professionally, and meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must have an excellent driving record
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends if required

Responsibilities

building artificial intelligence in-house
serve as the primary technical point of contact for AI initiatives with Caterpillar, Inc
promote the adoption of AI/RPA tools
develop internal applications using AI tools
define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other firm personnel
make presentations to company personnel
prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
promote a positive customer experience
uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way