Head of AI - Platform AI

Zayo Group

4d•Remote

About The Position

Our Head of AI will lead the strategic design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions across the organization. This role focuses on implementing cutting-edge machine learning, deep learning, and automation technologies to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the VP, Architecture, Cloud & AI, this leader will advance the organization’s AI capabilities and foster a culture of continuous innovation. This remote work role will consider applicants that currently reside in the continental United States.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in AI research and deployment, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
Deep expertise in transformer-based models (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5), computer vision, and multimodal AI.
Hands-on experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and JAX.
Proven track record of deploying large-scale AI systems with measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Lead the research and implementation of large-scale AI models (e.g., LLMs, Vision Transformers) and automation frameworks.
Design and deploy AI solutions for predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and real-time decision systems.
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects, including data engineering, model development, testing, and production deployment.
Build and optimize infrastructure for distributed AI training using GPUs, TPUs, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Implement advanced MLOps frameworks for efficient model deployment and monitoring.
Build and lead a high-performing team of AI researchers and engineers.
Foster collaboration between AI teams and cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with business goals.
Ensure the development of responsible AI systems that address bias, fairness, and regulatory compliance.