Grid Technologies AI Lab Lead (US)

Overview

Lead and scale AI lab, aligning strategy, operations, team and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• okr management
• pipeline execution
• budget oversight
• team leadership
• stakeholder alignment
• lab setup

Tasks

-Portfolio & Performance Management: Define and deliver OKRs, manage the use case pipeline from ideation to execution, and ensure measurable outcomes. -Financial Stewardship: Own and manage the lab’s budget, optimizing resource allocation for maximum research and business value. -Team & Culture Development: Lead a high-performing AI research team, shaping composition, fostering collaboration, and driving team development. -Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Act as the lab’s single point of contact, driving alignment across stakeholders and championing thought leadership through collaboration and events. -Lab Operations & Growth: Oversee lab setup and scale-up, professionalizing processes to support excellence and sustainable growth. -Strategic Leadership & Partnerships: Align lab initiatives with DG and GT’s business and research goals. Build and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships to accelerate innovation and impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• ph.d.
• ai/ml
• research lab
• communication
• team leadership

What You Bring

-5 or more years of relevant experience within an innovation or research lab. Demonstrated success in managing partnerships within an AI research lab environment. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa. -Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. -Strong background in AI/Machine Learning R&D, with experience managing budgets, delivering on OKRs, and driving impactful outcomes. -Exceptional communication and influence skills, with a track record of engaging senior leaders and aligning cross-functional teams. -Prior experience leading a research or innovation lab and team of scientists. Ability to build, scale, and professionalize high-performing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments. -Skilled in overseeing complex pipelines and translating strategy into measurable results.

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Benefits

-Career growth and development opportunities -Supportive work culture -Company paid Health and wellness benefits -401K savings plan with company match -Family building benefits & parental leave -Paid Time Off and paid holidays

About Siemens Energy

-Offers cutting-edge solutions across the energy value chain. -Evolved into a global leader in energy innovation from pioneering technologies. -Plays a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to a low-carbon future, focusing on sustainable energy production. -Broad portfolio includes gas turbines, power plants, renewable energy systems like wind and solar, supporting the shift to cleaner power. -Known for highly specialized solutions, from energy storage to grid optimization, helping utilities and industries thrive sustainably. -Major projects include large-scale renewable energy plants, carbon capture initiatives, and smart grid solutions that help stabilize the power supply. -Behind some of the world's most innovative and efficient energy technologies, driving change on both small and large scales. -Distinct for its ability to combine legacy power systems with the latest advancements in renewable energy, shaping the future of power.

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