AI Strategy Leader

200 CooperStandard Automotive Inc
Northville, MI

We are on the lookout for a pioneering and technically sophisticated AI Leader to spearhead the architecture, deployment, and governance of cutting-edge Generative AI (Gen AI) solutions across our diverse business landscape. This role is crucial in defining the enterprise-wide Gen AI strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring the responsible and impactful adoption of AI technologies that drive significant business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Visionary: Define and execute a forward-thinking Gen AI strategy that aligns with enterprise objectives and cross-functional priorities, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in AI technology.
  • Architectural Excellence: Design and implement scalable Gen AI solutions that cater to a wide array of use cases across critical departments, including operations, finance, HR, marketing, and customer service.
  • Lifecycle Leadership: Oversee the complete lifecycle of Gen AI initiatives—from ideation and model selection to deployment, monitoring, and iterative enhancement—ensuring best practices are followed at every stage.
  • Collaborative Innovator: Partner with business leaders, data science teams, and IT to pinpoint high-impact opportunities, ensuring seamless integration of AI solutions into existing workflows.
  • Executive Communication: Articulate Gen AI roadmaps, performance metrics, and strategic insights to executive stakeholders and the Global Leadership Team, translating complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
  • Governance Advocate: Establish robust governance frameworks for ethical AI use, model explainability, and compliance with data privacy regulations, ensuring responsible AI practices are embedded in the organization.
  • Mentorship and Development: Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of AI engineers, data scientists, and domain experts, fostering a culture of innovation and readiness for enterprise-scale AI deployment.

Required Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in AI/ML or data technologies, with a strong emphasis on Generative AI technologies and large-scale enterprise implementations.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Gen AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain), cloud platforms, and advanced data engineering tools.
  • Communication Skills: Proven ability to distill complex AI concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including C-suite executives.
  • Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving AI adoption across various business domains.
  • Methodological Familiarity: Knowledge of agile methodologies and enterprise architecture principles.

Preferred Skills

  • Deep Domain Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Gen AI use cases such as content generation, summarization, code generation, and conversational AI.
  • Ethical AI Expertise: Strong background in responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation, model transparency, and ethical deployment.
  • Global Perspective: Experience working in global, multicultural environments and managing distributed teams effectively.

Work Environment

  • Flexible Options: Enjoy flexible hybrid or remote work arrangements tailored to your needs.
  • Travel Opportunities: Engage in occasional travel for leadership summits, strategic workshops, and cross-functional alignment sessions.

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [email protected] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Posted 2025-11-24

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