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Macmillan · 2 months ago

AI Hub Program Lead

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

Macmillan is a global leader in media, science, and education, and they are seeking an AI Hub Program Lead to help build their new AI Hub in San Francisco. The role involves providing strategic guidance on AI trends, evaluating startups, and facilitating partnerships across various sectors.

BooksEducationInternetMedia and EntertainmentPublishing

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance on emerging AI trends, market insights, and potential investment opportunities

Identify and evaluate promising AI startups, technologies, and strategic partnership opportunities

Offer expert consultation to internal stakeholders on best practices for AI implementation across media, science, and education sectors

Advise on the design and execution of AI-focused initiatives, including innovation sprints, fellowships, and executive education programs

Facilitate thought leadership by contributing to strategic foresight reports, events, and stakeholder communications

Qualification

Strategic analysisAI trends understandingBusiness models knowledgeCross-functional communicationMarket intelligenceVenture scoutingContent creationCuriosityResilienceTeam player

Required

Proven ability to think analytically and long-term, with experience in strategic analysis, market intelligence, or venture scouting—ideally in tech, AI, or media sectors

Solid understanding of AI trends and key players in the AI ecosystem

A solid understanding of business models, startup ecosystems, and investment landscapes; prior experience in managing strategic partnerships is a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Self-starter with a global outlook, eager to explore new ideas and shape innovation

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a diverse group of stakeholders

Preferred

Creative skills to create content for internal and external communications using Canva or a similar solution

Prior experience in managing strategic partnerships

Company

Macmillan

Macmillan Publishers is a book publishing company.

Founded in 1843

London, England, GBR

1001-5000 employees

http://macmillan.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

William Schwalbe

Publisher at Large

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