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Manager, Specialized AI Talent Initiatives - Vector Institute
Software Engineer
Lead and scale AI talent initiatives that connect top researchers with industry partners, driving senior‑level AI placements and specialized skill development across diverse sectors.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute programs that match Vector’s AI talent with industry sponsors and SME partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with key employers, understanding their AI talent needs and aligning them with Vector’s research strengths.
- Develop and manage senior‑level AI placement pipelines, ensuring high‑quality candidate matches and successful onboarding.
- Identify and promote specialized AI skill areas (e.g., NLP, computer vision, deep learning) to meet evolving industry demands.
- Collaborate with internal analytics teams to track placement outcomes, refine strategies, and report on impact.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in AI talent acquisition, industry partnership development, or related roles.
- Deep understanding of AI, machine learning, and data science domains, with a track record of connecting talent to industry.
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Passion for advancing AI talent pipelines and fostering innovation.
Skills
machine learningnatural language processingcomputer visiondeep learning