Head Of Ai Lab

Datacom

Auckland, New Zealand
Competitive salary; compyny benefits included; not...
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Senior leadership experience in ai or technology
Deep understanding of llms and agentic systems
Proven ability to build commercial ai products
** Datacom is seeking a Head of AI Lab to lead AI initiatives, product development, and stakeholder engagement in a senior role. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, relationship-building, and commercial instincts, alongside a solid understanding of AI technologies. **

Job Summary

  • This senior role requires a leader who can make AI real at Datacom by building products that actually sell and earning trust across the organization.
  • The successful candidate will lead the development of Datacom's AI product portfolio from initial concept through commercial launch while deeply understanding the ANZ market.
  • Datacom offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and a platform to shape AI strategy within one of the largest tech companies in ANZ.

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** Datacom is seeking a Head of AI Lab to lead AI initiatives, product development, and stakeholder engagement in a senior role. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, relationship-building, and commercial instincts, alongside a solid understanding of AI technologies. **

Salary

Competitive salary; Company benefits included; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior leadership experience in AI or technology
  • Deep understanding of LLMs and agentic systems
  • Proven ability to build commercial AI products
  • Strong stakeholder management in matrixed organizations
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Natural relationship builder who navigates resistance
  • Bias for action with imperfect information
  • Passion for continuous AI learning culture
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts
  • Genuine interest in client outcomes over technology

Key Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience in AI or related field
  • Technical credibility in AI/ML and foundation models
  • Experience leading in complex matrixed organizations
  • Executive-level presentation and influence skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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