Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Hybrid Work Schedule)

As a visionary Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Quorum Software, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the AI Innovation Center. Your primary focus will be on designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions across our software portfolio, contributing to the acceleration of our AI strategy. Your responsibilities will include shaping the company's AI vision, leading a cross-functional team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI product innovators, and collaborating with product, engineering, and customer teams to introduce AI-infused applications to the market. Key Responsibilities: - Establish and Lead the AI Innovation Center to drive R&D in AI and ML technologies for energy-specific software use cases. - Define and execute the company's AI strategy, encompassing tooling, platforms, and applied AI models. - Oversee the development and deployment of ML models, agentic systems, and generative AI applications to enhance customer experience and business outcomes. - Partner closely with various teams to embed AI into product roadmaps and deliver measurable business value. - Guide and cultivate a high-performing AI & Data Science team, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and impact. - Ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI, adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements, particularly within the energy industry. - Evaluate and select AI/ML tools, frameworks, and platforms while staying abreast of rapid advances in the field. - Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and AI research communities to drive innovation and thought leadership. Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is preferred. - 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. - Proven track record of applying AI, machine learning, and generative/agentic AI in commercial software products. - Strong understanding of AI tooling, infrastructure, and cloud-native AI/ML pipelines. - Previous experience in the energy sector or with software tailored for industrial domains. - Demonstrated ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver AI-based solutions with tangible business impact. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership. Nice to Have: - Experience with AI agents, autonomous systems, or decision intelligence. - Familiarity with energy industry data types, standards, and use cases such as grid management, asset performance, and forecasting. - Knowledge of MLOps, data governance, and responsible AI practices. Note: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in India is required, as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and/or interview process, please notify a member of the Human Resources Department.,