[Hiring] Director of AI & Machine Learning @MicroTech

Role Description

MicroTech is seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to lead and grow our AI capability across the business and for our customers. This is a leadership position for someone who understands both the business and technical sides of AI/ML and can turn emerging technologies into practical, scalable, and marketable solutions.

• Assess current capabilities and strengthen the existing team.
• Define a clear roadmap for AI/ML initiatives.
• Build solutions that improve internal efficiency and help customers solve operational challenges.
• Evaluate and leverage commercial off-the-shelf AI/ML tools.
• Guide the company in building user-friendly and functional AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI Strategy and Execution: Define and drive MicroTech's AI/ML roadmap across internal operations, customer offerings, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Build Business-Focused AI Solutions: Develop practical AI capabilities that improve efficiency, support decision-making, and create value for both MicroTech and our customers.
• Evaluate and Leverage COTS Tools: Assess commercial AI/ML products and platforms, determine best fit, and identify opportunities to enhance them through MicroTech-led development and integration.
• Guide Product and Solution Development: Turn AI concepts into repeatable offerings, reference architectures, and managed solutions for internal and commercial customers.
• Lead and Strengthen the Team: Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for the existing AI/ML staff while building a stronger capability over time.
• Support Customer Growth: Work with leadership, business development, and technical teams to position AI/ML solutions in the market and demonstrate their value to customers.
• Drive Secure AI Adoption: Shape secure on-prem and private cloud AI solutions for proprietary or sensitive data.
• Create Repeatable Delivery Models: Develop approaches for implementation, support, monitoring, optimization, and managed services for consistent AI solution delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, information systems, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, software, data, AI/ML, automation, or digital transformation roles.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, execution, and team development.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, machine learning, NLP, retrieval/search, intelligent automation, and model deployment.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and integrating commercial AI/ML platforms and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into business solutions, products, or customer offerings.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with executives, engineers, operations personnel, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain AI/ML concepts in practical business terms.
• Experience in a small business or growth-oriented environment where speed, flexibility, and practical execution matter.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Federal, Defense, or other regulated-industry customers.
• Familiarity with secure on-prem, hybrid cloud, or private cloud AI environments.
• Experience with knowledge management, document intelligence, enterprise search, or workflow automation solutions.
• Background in productization, managed services, or recurring service delivery models.
• Experience developing AI solutions that move beyond prototypes into real operational use.

Why This Role Matters:

• This role will help define how MicroTech uses AI internally and how we take AI solutions to market.
• The right leader will help transform our existing AI efforts into a stronger, more structured, and more valuable business capability.
• This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with direct influence on innovation, growth, customer value, and long-term competitive advantage.
• Success in this role will help MicroTech build AI solutions that we can use, demonstrate, deliver, and monetize.