Applied AI Lead - elementfleet

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Element is the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world. Our success is driven by our Purpose to Move the world through intelligent mobility , and fueled by our team members who help our clients manage fleets that deliver the goods and services our communities rely on. We are looking for more Purpose-driven, client-centered, and inclusive team members to join us.

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The Applied AI Lead is responsible for embedding Artificial Intelligence into the Leasing Function's Continuous Improvement strategy, identifying and delivering AI-enabled opportunities that improve operational performance, client outcomes, employee productivity, and decision-making. The role defines and executes the Applied AI roadmap, translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, production-ready solutions that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and business value, with an initial focus on Credit Risk. As an individual contributor, the Applied AI Lead collaborates cross-functionally with business, technology, and data teams, reporting into Continuous Improvement to drive the successful delivery, governance, and adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.

Responsibilities & Duties

Applied AI Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Identify high-value AI use cases by partnering with business functions to understand operating priorities and pain points.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized Applied AI roadmap that aligns with Continuous Improvement objectives, business strategy, and enterprise priorities, delivering measurable operational and financial outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and approaches to inform strategic direction and operating model.

AI Product Development & Delivery

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered product features and internal solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with user needs.
• Oversee the translation of machine learning models, data pipelines, and AI workflows into production-ready applications in collaboration with all functional leads and teams.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices in performance, monitoring, and responsible AI usage.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and coach team members on the identification, development and application of AI-powered solutions
• Provide technical guidance and foster a collaborative, innovative, growth-oriented environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with functional leads and their teams align priorities, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
• Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and adoption of AI solutions across all impacted business functions.