Director of Artificial Intelligence at Amrize

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, AI Strategy, AI Governance, Model Validation, Process Optimization, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Financial Forecasting, Workforce Planning, Asset Reliability, Defect Prevention, Data Integrity, Cross-functional Leadership, ROI Analysis, Supply Chain Performance

Industry

Construction

Description

Join the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees. We’re seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence who's ready to be part of our mission to manufacture and deliver innovative, performance-driven building products with unmatched service and integrity. Our focus is creating longer-lasting, environmentally responsible roofing solutions that can withstand all weather conditions. Job Title: Director of Artificial Intelligence | Req ID: 16010 | HR Contact: Elizabeth Bertapelle | Location: Building Envelope - Corp Portland, OR ABOUT THE ROLE The Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a senior enterprise leader responsible for applying AI and advanced analytics to materially improve business performance across manufacturing operations and enterprise support functions. This role is focused on practical, value-driven AI applications. This role leverages AI to enhance quality, reliability, maintenance, forecasting, production efficiency, financial planning, workforce planning inputs, supply chain performance, and select customer or market insights. The role operates with strong governance and cross-functional alignment, ensuring AI solutions support leadership decision-making rather than replace it, while protecting safety, compliance, data integrity, and employee trust. WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH Define and execute the business unit AI strategy to align priorities with clear success metrics, ROI expectations, and delivery timeliness. Identify and deliver high-value AI use cases with measurable impact in manufacturing, quality, finance, supply chain, and workforce planning inputs. Deploy AI solutions supporting asset reliability, process optimization, defect prevention, and production planning. Align AI recommendations with operational constraints, quality standards, and safety requirements while ensuring A outputs are actionable and integrated into daily plant and leadership workflows. Partners with support functions on decision support, such as Finance to improve forecasting accuracy and cost visibility; HR and EHS to support workforce planning insights and leading safety indicators; Supply Chain and Marketing to enhance demand planning, inventory optimization, and customer insights. Establish business unit standards for AI governance, model validation, monitoring, and auditability. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Education: Bachelor’s degree Field of Study Preferred: Computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics Additional Education: A master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or an MBA with a strong analytics focus is preferred. Required Work Experience: Five or more years in a senior leadership role driving advanced analytics initiatives aligned with business strategy Travel Requirements: 10-20% Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary: $170,000-$220,000 Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings Employee Stock Purchase Plan Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Holistic Health & Well-being programs Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts Paid time off & paid holidays Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) #MALARKEY Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise AI strategy to improve business performance across manufacturing, finance, and supply chain operations. Focus on deploying practical, value-driven AI applications that enhance operational efficiency and support leadership decision-making.