Director, AI Solutions

You Will Be

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Design, build, and ship AI solutions to automate workflows, enhance deliverables, and create net new capabilities for internal & client-facing use.

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Own the full lifecycle of deployed AI solutions — maintenance, enhancement, reliability, and re-platforming.

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Architect solutions to integrate into Polaris IQ's shared intelligence layer rather than as standalone tools.

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Partner with the Head of AI and stakeholders across GTM / Sales, Product Management, Software Engineering, and Data Engineering to identify high-value opportunities and translate them into deployed solutions.

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Manage and develop 2-3 Jr. AI Strategists — coaching, brief and work review, and growth planning.

You Must Have

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7+ years of experience in marketing (agency-side or brand-side) in roles focused on client service / account management, product, or technology.

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2+ years of hands-on experience shipping and operating production AI systems — including agentic orchestration, tool-use protocols (MCP or comparable), API integration, and SQL/data warehouse fluency (BigQuery preferred).

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Experience managing and developing early-career talent — coaching, work review, growth planning.

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Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical approaches into value for executives and non-technical stakeholders.

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Experience collaborating with Dev / Engineering and Product teams.

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A first-principles problem solver — identifies the root problem that needs to be addressed.

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Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and move quickly from concept to build.