Head of AI/ML Center of Excellence – Product Manager

As a part of the Solution Architecture Outbound PM organization, this role involves establishing best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring the adoption of Oracle AI/ML technologies across various organizations. The individual will work closely with customer and internal cross-functional teams to position customized AI/ML solutions while helping to develop clear product vision and long-term strategy for Oracle’s AI/ML offerings.

The leader will leverage their deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and market trends to ensure the company’s product offerings are competitive and aligned with customer expectations.

This role requires a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, a strong industry specific experience and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related fields.
• At least 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a proven track record of leading and successful AI/ML initiatives in a global organization.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and platforms and the mathematical theory behind them as well as their application in real-world scenarios across multiple industries.
• Strong understanding of Oracle cloud technologies and familiarity with competitive offerings.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and work in cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for AI/ML and its potential to transform business.
• Solid understanding of the challenges faced by customers in specific industries (Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Telcos, and Utilities preferred) and the solution architectures needed to address the problems.
• Good written and verbal communications skills and ability to present to small and large audiences.

The ideal candidate should have broad technical knowledge, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to gauge organizational dynamics. This position is well suited for professionals looking to balance technical challenges with customer facing responsibilities.

You will be part of the Database Outbound PM team responsible for Vertical Solution Architectures. We are a varied group of specialists, solution architects and product managers with a strong background in technical and business development. Our team is responsible for supporting the life-cycle of our Solution Architectures, that are seen and used by cloud architects, sales engineers at Oracle as well as our customers. The CoE will extend the concept while focusing on AI/ML technologies.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable). 

Career Level – M4

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the AI/ML Center of Excellence, aligning with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Identify and prioritize key AI/ML initiatives that will drive business value and innovation.
• Engage with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and support the creation of tailored AI/ML solutions. 
• Build strong relationships with customer AI/ML teams including executives, business leaders, and technical teams, to ensure alignment and support for AI/ML initiatives.
• Collaborate with Oracle product development, product management, sales, presales, solution architects, marketing, and other internal teams to ensure adoption and usage of Oracle AI/ML solutions.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable product requirements and enhancements providing feedback to engineering and inbound PM teams.
• Use market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to help shape Oracle products’ strategic direction.
• Embrace a customer-centric approach to create new and enrich existing industry-specific reusable assets like reference architectures, solution guides, hands on labs (HOLs) and demos.
• Represent Oracle at industry events, conferences, and forums to promote the company’s AI/ML vision and innovation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AI/ML professionals.

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Disclaimer:

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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