VP of Data, AI & Innovation

About Michael Baker International 

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of full continuum of Engineering and Consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

Job Summary 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Data, AI, and Innovation to join our team. The VP will work closely with CIO and other C-suite executives to ensure that AI and digital technologies are integrated seamlessly into the company's products, services, and internal processes. This transformational role will be instrumental in designing and advancing our data and AI strategies, including Generative AI, to deliver new business capabilities to enhance how we add value to our clients and deliver new insights that enable better decision-making. The role will also lead the adoption of AI, Generative AI, ML solutions embedded in various business SaaS products (AEC products stack from Bentley, Autodesk, ESRI, etc.; Enterprise products stack from Oracle EBS / Fusion Cloud ERP, Oracle HCM, Project Management, Resource Management, CRM, etc.) in our applications landscape. 

**Must be U.S. Citizen**

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision & Strategy: 
  • Evangelize, develop, and implement comprehensive data and AI strategies, including Generative AI in alignment with our corporate vision, goals, and objectives.
  • Identify key business areas where AI can drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making.
• Data Leadership: 
  • Data Strategy: Define and execute on the enterprise data strategy that supports structured, unstructured data mining, near and real-time data streaming, vector and graph databases, and AI-powered applications. 
  • Data Management: Oversee the management of data assets, ensuring integrity, availability, and security of data across the organization. 
  • Data Quality: Establish and maintain high standards of data quality, implementing robust data governance frameworks and processes. 
  • Data Engineering: Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and architectures to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives. 
  • Data Delivery: Lead the design and execution of data solutions to enhance business capabilities, data-driven decision making, and drive growth.
• AI Leadership:
  • AI Innovation: Drive the architecture, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions to enhance business operations, optimize performance, and provide actionable insights.
  • Internal AI/ML Capabilities: Build and lead a team of data scientists, engineers, and AI specialists to develop in-house AI tools and applications in support of addressing business requirements. 
  • External AI/ML Opportunities: Identify and capitalize on emerging AI technologies and partnerships in the commercial AI landscape to enhance MBI's competitive edge. Establish, nurture, and leverage partnerships with Microsoft and other AI/ML solution providers. 
  • Oversee the integration of AI/ML technologies into existing systems and processes.
• Portfolio Management:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data and AI/ML to improve business processes and outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain data governance and best practices to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security.
  • Drive the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models to generate actionable insights.
  • Stay abreast of emerging Data & AI trends and evaluate their potential impact on the business.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide thought leadership and guidance to senior management.
  • Lead the adoption of AI solutions embedded in our SaaS products.
  • Manage and mentor the data and AI team members.
  • Partner with Legal and Information Security teams to address regulatory and audit requirements related to data and AI.
  • Establish policies and frameworks to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI.

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
• AEC experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical expertise with Microsoft’s data and AI/ML technology stack.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data management, AI/ML, and innovation, with a history of successful implementation of data and AI strategies.
• Experience in data management, data quality, data engineering, and AI, with a deep understanding of data architectures, data governance, machine learning, and AI technologies.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to identify and leverage emerging AI technologies to deliver business outcomes.
• Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate data insights and AI/ML models into tangible business value.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and security principles.
• Expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, Generative AI, and AI technologies.
• Experienced in large scale data lakes, data analytics, data governance, and data lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency in data and AI toolsets, including Python, SQL, Spark, TensorFlow, big data frameworks and cloud-native services.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change and foster innovation within an organization.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $167,793-$300,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance   
• 401k Retirement Plan   
• Health Savings Account (HSA)   
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)   
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability   
• Professional and personal development   
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits 

 

#LI-TS2

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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