Toptal

VP, AI Practice Lead - US-Based

Toptal

full-time

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

GoPythonPyTorchTensorflow

About the role

  • Job Summary: Toptal is an innovative organization that is disrupting the global professional services and talent market. In response to our clients’ overwhelming demand for exceptional talent in new areas, we are expanding the breadth and depth of our Technology Services offerings to further fuel that growth.
  • This leader will be a proven expert in AI, ML, and Gen AI, with a deep understanding of cross-industry target buyers, their priorities, and the trends impacting them.
  • This is a remote position. However, we require applicants and the person in this position to reside in-market.
  • Responsibilities: Build and scale Toptal’s AI/ML practice, including: Strategy; Offering Development; Go-to-Market; Thought Leadership; Sales Enablement; P&L Ownership; Talent Network Development; Accomplish work objectives; Establish objectives and initiatives; Coach and mentor teams.
  • In the first week, expect to: Onboard and integrate; Learn about history, culture; Shadow critical teams.
  • In the first month, expect to: Develop relationships; Dive into operations; Review current demand; Articulate strategy.
  • In the first three months, expect to: Be well-integrated; Be in front of clients; Build your practice; Finalize strategy; Build pipeline momentum.
  • In the first six months, expect to: Deliver client wins; Build Thought leadership; Be go-to expert; Establish market traction; See impact.
  • In the first year, expect to: Feel like best decision; Lead AI practice revenue growth; Position as go-to provider for advanced AI solutions.
  • Qualifications and Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is required, MBA is a plus; 15+ years...; etc
  • Essential Job Functions: ...

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required, MBA is a plus.
  • 15+ years of experience in Technology Services and/or Product, with 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, including deep exposure in enterprise AI initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, LLMs, and AI governance.
  • Proficiency with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and ML Ops tools.
  • Track record of leading AI commercialization and productization efforts.
  • P&L ownership experience in a technology services context.
  • Industry experience in sectors like marketing, finance, healthcare, or e-commerce.
  • Strong ability to bridge technical and business conversations with both executives and engineers.
  • This role is highly collaborative and will work extremely closely with Toptal’s Marketing, Sales, and Talent Operations teams to fulfill the above responsibilities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
  • You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.