Head of Industry Transformation

Armada

91d • $320,000 - $480,000

About The Position

Armada is seeking a technically accomplished Head of Industry Transformation to architect and advance high-impact edge and AI-driven transformation programs across North America. You will leverage deep technical knowledge in edge computing, IoT/OT, artificial intelligence, and cloud-native architectures to deliver scalable, resilient, and innovative solutions—powering operational excellence and competitive advantage for clients in energy, mining, maritime, and telecommunications.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in hands-on technical leadership roles such as Principal Engineer, or Technical Program Director, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML, edge, or IoT systems.
• Direct experience architecting and implementing distributed edge intelligence solutions (e.g., streaming analytics, low-latency decision-making, edge-to-cloud integration) in one or more verticals: energy, maritime, manufacturing, etc.
• Strong background in AI/ML frameworks, edge/embedded platforms, cloud and hybrid architectures, OT/IT/IoT interfaces & industrial protocols, and network and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Demonstrated success leading large, technically complex digital transformation or automation programs at regional scale.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement: able to converse fluently with client CXOs, enterprise architects, field engineers, and developers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steer the technical strategy for AI and edge-driven industry transformation across North America, aligning with both client objectives and local infrastructure realities.
• Act as principal technical advisor to enterprise customers, translating business needs into robust technical architectures with AEP (Armada Edge Platform).
• Establish technical roadmaps for deploying AI/ML, autonomous operations, and real-time analytics at the edge.
• Oversee architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale, distributed systems—including secure data ingestion, edge AI inference, and predictive analytics in constrained remote environments.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the end-to-end delivery of transformation projects—ensuring technical milestones align with business KPIs and client success criteria.
• Evaluate and optimize the integration of Armada platforms with customer OT, IT, and cloud environments.
• Guide the customization and deployment of AI/ML models for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, computer vision, and autonomous workflows tailored to industry-specific requirements.
• Champion engineering best practices around CI/CD, MLOps, model lifecycle management, performance benchmarking, and data governance in complex environments.
• Drive technical enablement and upskilling for client engineering and operations teams to accelerate solution adoption and maximize ROI.
• Develop and deliver technical workshops, architecture design sessions, and technical documentation to ensure seamless solution handover and scaling.
• Navigate regional compliance, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards, ensuring all solution components are robust and fit-for-purpose in diverse North American environments.
• Support partner initiatives, local talent pipelines, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for sustainable technical capability in the region.
• Mentor and grow Armada’s technical teams in North America, advocating for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and technical rigor consistent with Armada’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees