Lead, Responsible Data and Artificial Intelligence
Apply locations: San Francisco
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: December 2, 2024 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R3050
Lead, Responsible Data and Artificial Intelligence
Job Description
Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy.
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) helps stakeholders harness the potential of technological advancements for the equitable and human-centered transformation of industries, economies, and societies. We provide a strategic and future-oriented platform designed to understand exponential technologies and guide their responsible adoption and global application.
Why we are recruiting
As Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to drive the digital economy, we recognize their growing impact on governments, enterprises, institutions, and individuals alike. Understanding the vast economic and societal potential of AI, along with the risks that accompany emerging technologies, the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution seeks to serve as a trusted platform. We seek to foster collaboration across businesses, governments, and civil society to address system challenges. As part of our strategic effort, we are recruiting a Lead on Data and Artificial Intelligence at our San Francisco office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the design, execution and monitoring of new initiatives addressing emerging technologies, specifically data and AI.
- Generate strategic insights and develop frameworks to assist business leaders and policymakers in anticipating the societal impact of emerging technologies.
- Build, manage, and mobilize high-level communities of experts and decision makers from across the Forum’s stakeholder ecosystem.
- Monitor the global landscape for key players and initiatives related to data and AI.
- Apply stakeholder engagement and user-centric design methodologies to rapidly move from idea to impact.
- Ensure initiatives remain on target, within timeframes and budgets, through effective leadership and management.
- Support the development of thought leadership and contribute to reports and publications.
- Operate across multiple teams and geographies in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the data and AI space.
- Plan and facilitate meetings with expert groups.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 7+ years of experience, focusing on Data/AI relevant topics.
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Thorough comprehension of and practical experience in the Data and AI domain.
- Proven track record in designing business strategies revolving around Data/AI.
- Deep knowledge of the relevant stakeholder ecosystem.
- Experience in successfully driving medium to large-scale projects from design to delivery.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Comfort in driving entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and with high level officials.
- Published articles, speeches/presentations in international forums is a plus.
- Results driven, proactive, self-starter, and team player.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Proficient with recent digital platforms.
- Excellent spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Vaccination requirement
The Forum LLC requires that employees be fully vaccinated with at least one booster against COVID-19 by their first day of employment.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world.
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