Brunswick Corporation · 10 hours ago
AI Director
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expBrunswick Corporation is a global marine leader focused on innovation and next-generation technologies. They are seeking a visionary Director to lead their AI Center of Competency, responsible for accelerating AI adoption and delivering impactful AI solutions across the organization.
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Hiring Manager
Laura Kieler
Responsibilities
Lead Brunswick Enterprise AI Center of Competency, setting strategic direction and operational models to drive enterprise-wide AI transformation
Define and execute AI roadmaps aligned with business goals, delivering measurable value across functional domains
Build and scale AI accelerators, reusable assets, and solution frameworks to speed up adoption and delivery
Partner with business leadership stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and shape innovation portfolios
Partner with HR to enhance AI understanding across the organization through targeted training and change management programs
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI implementations
Champion the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions including: GenAI product development and agentic system design, Computer vision and ML-based defect detection, SharePoint-to-vector pipelines and RAG architectures, and multi-agent virtual assistants for CX and operational transformation
Oversee AI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and managing timelines and resources effectively. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
Mentor cross-functional teams and foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business (or Management), Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required; a master's degree (or equivalent) in a computational field is highly desired
8+ years' experience in advanced data analytics & Machine learning, with 2+ years in leadership roles driving enterprise AI or advanced data analytics strategy with a passion for ethical AI, innovation, and building scalable, human-centric AI systems
Proven experience leading AI Centers of Excellence or similar innovation hubs
Deep technical expertise in technologies (LLMs, RAG designs, multi-agent systems, vector databases, prompt engineering) including familiarity with Azure AI foundry, AI regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
Strong understanding of AI/ML solution design, cloud security, MLOps, and enterprise architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native AI platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Well-being program
Product purchase discounts
Company
Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2024-10-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1997-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
David Foulkes
Chief Executive Officer
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