Hybrid Directeur(trice), Intelligence Artificielle

at Intact

• Job title: Directeur(trice), Intelligence Artificielle
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Google Cloud Platform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Director of Artificial Intelligence for Intact Lab leading AI-driven productivity improvement projects. Requires strong leadership and experience in managing AI development teams and projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and cultivate a high-performing software engineering team, focusing on talent acquisition, engagement, and professional growth
• Continuously advance AI practices by exploring emerging techniques and tools in collaboration with your team
• Implement and enhance tools and processes to empower and increase the effectiveness of the team, while providing necessary training and coaching
• Collaborate with your team to create reusable capabilities and services allowing technology teams to experiment and innovate safely and effectively
• Support and accompany teams in exploring potential uses of AI technologies by providing advice, guidance, and technical support
• Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards in the implementation of AI technology solutions
• Maintain a good balance between project needs and resource development through wise human resource planning
• Oversee AI-centric projects, aligning with the organizational strategies, priorities, and constraints
• Define the scope, objectives, and increments of projects in collaboration with the product owner and data scientists, while ensuring leadership and vision throughout the project
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships through clear, strategic communication - ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate activities and dependencies across different project teams, manage risks, propose mitigation measures, and communicate project KPIs
• Ensure the integration of best practices for machine learning operations (MLOps) to streamline deployment and monitoring of AI models, including Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI solutions
• Ensure solutions meets client expectations and comply with security and governance standards, while optimizing impacts and infrastructure requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or related field
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience, with at least 3-5 of those years leading a team focused on AI driven projects and data management for model training and deployment
• Strong leadership skills, with intellectual curiosity and drive to align technical expertise with business needs to create value
• Experience in coaching and developing technical teams, providing inspiration and fostering growth
• Mastery of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and understanding of cloud cost management
• Excellent knowledge of MLOps, AI/GenAI models and Agentic AI
• Understanding of data governance and data quality management concepts
• Team player who fosters collaboration and creativity in an open and honest environment
• Passionate about talent development
• Strong problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Comfortable working in constantly evolving complex environments and multidisciplinary teams
• An agent of change, motivated to question the status quo
• Bilingualism is required for candidates located in Quebec (French and English): Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different.