Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Job Summary The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and implementation of AI technologies across all verticals of the iron and steel manufacturing plant. This role involves identifying and integrating new AI vendors, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving innovation through AI-driven solutions. The CAIO will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless AI integration and optimize plant performance.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the company’s AI strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  
• Identify and evaluate new AI vendors and technologies that can enhance the plant’s
• operations.
• Lead AI initiatives to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage in the industry.
  

• Oversee the deployment of AI technologies across all verticals of the plant, including
  
• production, supply chain, quality control, and maintenance.
• Ensure the integration of AI systems with existing processes and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to develop and deploy AI solutions.
  

• Identify, evaluate, and select AI vendors that meet the company’s needs.
  
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with AI vendors and partners.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
  

Data Management and Analytics

• Oversee the collection, storage, and analysis of data to support AI initiatives.
  
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Utilize data analytics to derive insights and inform decision-making processes.
  

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary AI team, including data scientists, machine learning
  
• engineers, and analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the team’s skills and knowledge.
  

• Monitor the performance of AI systems and their impact on plant operations.
  
• Develop and present regular reports on AI initiatives, highlighting successes, challenges,
• and opportunities for improvement.
• Use metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of AI implementations
  

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote the benefits of AI.
  
• Communicate AI strategies and initiatives to executive leadership and the board of
• directors.
• Collaborate with industry peers and participate in relevant forums and conferences.
  

• Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in AI strategy development and implementation, preferably within the manufacturing or heavy industry sectors.
  
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data analytics.
• Experience with AI vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  

• Experience in manufacturing industry.
  
• Familiarity with industrial automation and IoT technologies.
• Certification in AI, machine learning, or related fields.