Colgate-Palmolive · 5 days ago
AI Tech Lead
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in various personal care products. They are seeking an AI Tech Lead to identify and implement emerging technologies, manage AI projects, and lead a diverse technical team to enhance technological advancements across the organization.
BeautyConsumer GoodsHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Identify and assess emerging technologies that offer a competitive advantage. Develop comprehensive roadmaps and strategies for their evaluation, piloting, and enterprise-wide implementation
Technical Execution & Architecture: Lead the technical design and development of proofs-of-concept and pilot projects. Apply strong, practical knowledge of modern front-end and back-end development frameworks, languages, and best practices to rapidly test and iterate concepts
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect, deploy, and manage solutions within major cloud environments. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for emerging technology deployments
Project Management: Oversee the development and delivery of AI projects. Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and post-implementation review, ensuring initiatives meet business objectives and timelines
Team Management: Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals. Foster professional development to ensure the team’s skills and capabilities are aligned with evolving organizational needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with across departments to integrate new technologies seamlessly and ensure strong alignment between technology initiatives and overall business strategy
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage the technical, operational, and security risks associated with adopting new technologies. Develop frameworks for safe, compliant, and responsible implementation
Research and Thought Leadership: Stay current on industry trends, conduct ongoing research, and provide thought leadership and briefings on the emerging technology landscape
Partnership Building: Collaborate with external partners, vendors, academic institutions, and innovators to leverage external expertise and support the integration of cutting-edge solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of total professional experience, 7+ years of experience in a technology role with a focus on innovation, software engineering, R&D, or digital transformation
2+ years of experience overseeing technical teams or managing complex projects
Demonstrated full-stack engineering capability, with the ability to implement high-quality solutions across front-end and back-end technologies
Experience architecting, deploying, and operating solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Demonstrable knowledge and application of emerging technologies, including AI/ML
Preferred
Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) or project management (e.g., PMP, Agile)
Experience working in a large, global organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership
Proven experience in strategic planning and execution of enterprise-level technology projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid parental leave
Disability coverage
Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
Company
Colgate-Palmolive
Make More Smiles.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.15MKey Investors
SMILE HealthThird PointVontobel
2023-08-08Non Equity Assistance
2022-10-18Post Ipo Equity
2021-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $15.15M
Leadership Team
Prabha Narasimhan
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Stephan Habif
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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