Director of IT & AI Innovation

DIRECTOR OF IT & AI INNOVATION (Permanent)
Our client local manufacturer in WNY is seeking a Director of IT & AI Innovation to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands AI development and implementation for a global organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily IT operations/support across multiple locations globally while managing enterprise-level projects maintaining network security and
  
• Champion internal AI activities acting as the subject matter expert leading initiatives beyond concept through design build and implementation
  
• Test and troubleshoot AI tools for effectiveness to ensure they are increasing commercial sales velocity accelerating engineering workflows and increasing efficiency within marketing & finance
  
• Oversee and mentor IT team members providing guidance leadership and training to ensure top quality support is provided at all times
  
• Act as an owner of the MRP system processes (Odoo)both functional and technicalto ensure effective operations across all departments
  
• Research present and implement critical AI tools that will automate processes enhance decision-making and improve commercial strategies
  
• Audit IT processes/systems and execute critical projects to refresh software/hardware aid with expansions cloud migrations etc.
  
• Develop productive relationships with key vendors for global ISPs & hardware/software providers negotiating contracts and pricing to maximize ROI
  
• Translate complex IT/AI capabilities into tools to improve operations sales finance engineering etc.
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• 100% In-office
  
• $150000 - $190000 annually depending on experience
  
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related
  
• 5 years experience in IT; manufacturing or engineered products setting is preferred
  
• 1-3 years experience in a leadership role
  
• Highly confidential
  
• Expert computer skills: Odoo Windows/Linux AWS/Azure cloud systems network security etc.
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: