Director, AI Lead (Chicago) Job at Publicis Groupe, Chicago, IL

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  • Publicis Groupe
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Company DescriptionPublicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead for AI and Automation to spearhead our enterprise automation and AI strategy. This role will be pivotal in identifying, designing, and implementing intelligent automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and business scalability. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AI technologies, automation platforms (RPA, IPA), and enterprise architecture, coupled with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Vision: Develop and lead the AI and Automation roadmap aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation strategy.
  • Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of automation programs including AI models, RPA bots, intelligent document processing, and agentic workflows.
  • Technology Evaluation & Architecture: Evaluate and select AI/automation tools and platforms; design scalable, modular automation architectures.
  • Innovation & Use Case Development: Identify high-impact use cases across departments; lead feasibility assessments, PoCs, and pilots.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business units, IT, and data teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of AI/automation solutions.
  • Governance & Compliance: Establish best practices for automation governance, ethical AI usage, risk assessment, and data privacy.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of automation engineers, data scientists, solution architects, and business analysts.
  • Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and track business impact of automation initiatives, ensuring measurable ROI.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT/digital transformation with at least 5 years in AI and automation leadership roles.
  • Proven experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., TensorFlow, Azure ML, OpenAI, Hugging Face), and automation platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of GenAI, NLP, and cognitive automation technologies.
  • Solid grasp of enterprise IT landscapes, APIs, data pipelines, and system integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relations.#LI-DS1 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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