Senior AI

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

This senior position will lead AI & Innovation for Keller Executive Search in São Paulo, Brazil, shaping strategy, building scalable processes, and partnering across the firm to deliver measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define the AI & Innovation vision, roadmap, and annual operating plan aligned to business goals.
- Build and lead a high‑performing AI & Innovation team; set clear objectives and coach managers.
- Own AI & Innovation KPIs and reporting; drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Establish scalable policies, processes, and tooling for AI & Innovation across regions.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
- Manage budgets, vendors, and risk within the AI & Innovation portfolio.

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Esta é uma posição dentro da Keller Executive Search e não com um de seus clientes.

Como Senior AI & Innovation Manager em São Paulo, Brazil, esta função sênior é responsável por definir a estratégia da área e entregar resultados mensuráveis. O cargo exige parceria próxima com a liderança, excelência operacional e escalabilidade de processos para apoiar o crescimento.

Principais Responsabilidades:
- Definir uma estratégia plurianual e desdobrá‑la em planos trimestrais com métricas claras.
- Liderar equipes com foco em coaching, segurança psicológica e alta performance.
- Criar rotinas operacionais orientadas por dados, painéis e ciclos de melhoria contínua.
- Gerir orçamentos e fornecedores; negociar contratos equilibrando valor, risco e agilidade.
- Desenhar processos em conformidade com a legislação local e políticas internas.
- Atuar em parceria com as áreas correlatas para executar prioridades.
- Representar a função para a alta liderança com relatórios objetivos.

Requirements

- 7+ years of progressive experience in AI & Innovation with 4+ years leading managers.
- Proven track record building programs at regional or global scale.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- Experience in professional services or recruitment industry is an advantage.

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Requisitos:
- 7+ anos em cargos seniores relacionados, incluindo liderança de gestores.
- Histórico de construção de processos escaláveis e entrega de OKRs.
- Forte capacidade analítica e financeira.
- Excelente gestão de stakeholders e comunicação executiva.
- Conhecimento das leis e normas locais aplicáveis.
- Graduação obrigatória; pós‑graduação/certificações são diferenciais.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: R$460,000–R$570,000 BRL
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

Benefícios:

• Faixa salarial competitiva: RR$460,000–R$570,000 BRL
• Oportunidades de crescimento profissional.
• Cultura: estrutura enxuta com acesso direto aos decisores; comunicação aberta.
• Plano médico completo.

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Equidade Salarial:
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