Vice President, Research, AI Planning & Operations Remote (anywhere in United Kingdom) + 1 more

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Research, AI Planning & Operations to join its AI Economics research team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting enterprise leaders with the strategic aspects of artificial intelligence, including investment prioritization, understanding the full cost of deployment and operation, and measuring business value across various processes and use cases. This senior practitioner position requires a candidate with a proven track record in leading AI deployments within large organizations, with a focus on financial and operational outcomes. The role involves contributing to the research agenda, developing and validating AI economic models, and providing executive advice to CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across multiple business functions, a deep understanding of AI lifecycle costs, and a strong ability to measure and realize business value. Applicants for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement, with a preference for a Master's degree, and a background that includes direct responsibility for AI budgets, forecasts, and investment models. The role demands a candidate with detailed knowledge of AI lifecycle costs, the ability to distinguish between different types of business value, and experience in presenting and advising at the executive level. The candidate should be adept at producing clear research, and executive presentations, and be capable of translating deployment experiences into practical guidance. While not mandatory, experience in publishing research, developing economic models, and a background in generative AI and agentic AI is considered a plus. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and values a culture of growth, collaboration, and long-term career development.

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