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At Aiven, our vision is to help developers and builders bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity by providing a data platform that makes open-source infrastructure easily accessible to everyone. There is an ongoing paradigm shift with regards to how AI is changing how software gets built, used, and run. Simultaneously, within Aiven, we are changing the way we operate in this new era. We are looking for a Head of AI to lead this critical evolution. Your primary objective is to accelerate our AI transformation strategy which you will lead with a 'show, don't tell'-attitude, creating a culture that fundamentally rethinks how work is accomplished.
Job Responsibility:
Set vision and strategy for Aiven's AI transformation
Lead internal AI transformation to ensure shift in how we operate happens faster
Establish AI enablement practice to support different functions through change
Set frameworks to quantify investments and measure progress holistically throughout organization
Partner with all functions to define and implement AI utilisation and efficiencies across core business standards
Partner with product to ensure product strategy reflects new paradigm
Partner with security to maintain rigorous infosec standards
Own outcomes around AI tooling and infrastructure
Assess current tools and resources, evaluate utilisation rates and make recommendations on which tools should be in use to drive impact
Lead company wide context management practices
Evaluate core operational systems to determine interoperability with agents and plan future of these together with teams
Requirements:
Hands-on AI enthusiast actively exploring and understanding practical implications of emerging AI models, tools and frameworks
Strong network in the AI space
Excel at communicating highly complex technical topics in simple, digestible fashion
Understand how to create an environment for change
Natural tendency to build cross-functional bridges
Strong bias for action
Prefer shipping working prototype over long meetings
High-energy individual with proven evidence of high-agency problem solving
What we offer:
Participate in Aiven's equity plan
Balance work and life with hybrid work policy
Choose equipment needed to set up for success
Use Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
Receive holistic wellbeing support through global Employee Assistance Program
Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, Personal Time)