DuPont · 1 month ago
Emerging Technology Leader
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expDuPont is committed to empowering the world with essential innovations and is seeking an Emerging Technology Leader to drive the strategic direction and delivery of emerging technology solutions. This role involves leading a global team in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on machine learning operations and the implementation of an AI Foundry.
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Responsibilities
Subject matter expertise in the technology landscape and ability to continuously monitor and identify promising innovations, startups, and disruptive trends for the enterprise environment
Lead a structured evaluation processes for emerging technologies prior to deployment, including technical feasibility, business impact, and cost benefit (build, buy or borrow evaluation)
Develop and maintain technology best practices and processes to inform strategic investment and experimentation priorities
Design and implement an AI/ML Center of Excellence or AI Foundry to serve as the backbone as we move toward scalable, enterprise-wide AI adoption initiatives
Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of machine learning models and AI solutions. Establish best practices for ML Ops, including model versioning, performance tracking, and governance
Collaborate closely with functional IT teams to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant ML pipelines
Implement an Agile/SCRUM framework, determining the correct ratio of FTE and contractor/vendor services to scale solutions and support ambitious organizational goals
Lead cross-functional teams in designing and building MVPs and POCs for high-impact use cases. Leverage agile methodologies to accelerate prototyping cycles and validate concepts quickly, ensure learnings are captured and leveraged for future initiatives
Serve as an AI/ML SME and a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business partners on emerging technology opportunities, prioritizing the right tech at the right time to maximize value and impact to the business
Facilitate workshops, demos, and showcases to build awareness and excitement around new solutions
Develop training and enablement programs to foster a culture of experimentation and responsible innovation
Partner with innovation and strategy teams to assess the long-term implications of emerging technologies
Guide the organization in responsible experimentation, scaling, and integration of new solutions
Track regulatory, ethical, and security considerations relevant to new technologies
Qualification
Required
15+ years leading technology innovation initiatives in global organizations, including AI and ML experience at the enterprise level
7+ years of people management experience leading global teams
Proven success delivering innovative data and digital solutions (Data Lake, Advanced Analytics, IoT), with experience in ML Ops, rapid prototyping, and technology scouting at the enterprise level
Strong data science or computer science background, with deep expertise in AI/ML systems, agile development, and enterprise architecture
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver business outcomes in a global environment
Exceptional communication and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience leading onshore and offshore resources in an agile framework, determining the right combination of expertise to execute projects
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Technology, or a related technical field
Preferred
Strong experience with Azure and other cloud platforms, DevOps, and AI assurance tools. Advanced certifications in this area are a plus
A history of leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions that create measurable business value
Ability to recruit, mentor and develop talent in digital innovation
A learner mindset and passion for emerging technology
Benefits
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
Company
DuPont
DuPont offers construction materials, fabrics, packaging materials, and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Lori Koch
Chief Executive Officer
Daryl Roberts
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations & Engineering Officer
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