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ToptalCEO, AI Services - US-Based
Toptal's AI Services unit offers enterprise AI transformation, data annotation, forward-deployed engineering and integrated AI software development. This full-time, remote CEO, AI Services role is based…
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Toptal's AI Services unit offers enterprise AI transformation, data annotation, forward-deployed engineering and integrated AI software development. This full-time, remote CEO, AI Services role is based in the United States. The leader heads the business and owns the AI-related areas of Toptal, including AI-driven ventures and AI service offerings. The posting describes the job as the lead designer and day-to-day runner of the AI Services business, responsible for frameworks that…
Job Description
Toptal's AI Services unit offers enterprise AI transformation, data annotation, forward-deployed engineering and integrated AI software development. This full-time, remote CEO, AI Services role is based in the United States. The leader heads the business and owns the AI-related areas of Toptal, including AI-driven ventures and AI service offerings. The posting describes the job as the lead designer and day-to-day runner of the AI Services business, responsible for frameworks that raise operational efficiency and for execution across the whole division.
The leader is the business owner for AI initiatives across Toptal, both inside and outside the company. The role sets direction, strategy and a delivery plan for AI Services, designs the organization and leadership model, and converts high-level strategy into detailed operating roadmaps for each area. The posting asks for scalable processes and systems that deliver quality, efficiency and client satisfaction, and for close work with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Engineering and Product groups. Building a high-performance culture is part of the job.
First-year goals include consistent execution through a strong leadership team, growth in the business's impact, and operating infrastructure able to support expected demand. The leader is expected to champion continuous improvement that keeps the company ahead of market trends.
The posting asks for at least ten years of progressive leadership in intricate AI, tech or service businesses spread across several units, with accountability for P&L. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred. Management consulting at a leading firm, or an investment banking background, is preferred but not required. Travel to meet clients, team members and stakeholders is expected. Applications and correspondence must be in English.
Responsibilities
- Set direction, strategy and a delivery plan for AI Services, covering every AI-driven service offering
- Create the organization design and leadership structure for AI Services teams
- Lead operations hands-on across every AI service line, with clear ownership
- Translate the division's strategy into operating roadmaps for each area
- Put repeatable workflows in place that keep delivery quality high, efficiency strong and clients satisfied
- Coordinate company-wide AI initiatives with the Legal, Finance, Marketing, Engineering and Product groups
- Build a culture of strong performance across every AI Services function
Requirements
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership in complex AI, tech or service organizations
- Record of delivering multi-service or AI-led initiatives, owning P&L, growth and operating results
- Skill in building and running scalable AI strategies and operating frameworks that improve efficiency and growth
- Strategic reasoning and data-driven decisions in ambiguous situations
- Ability to influence leaders at every level, including executives and clients
- Experience bringing sales, support, delivery and development groups into one plan
- Willingness to travel to meet clients, team members and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree needed; a master's in engineering, computing, business or a related field is welcome
- Consulting at a top-tier firm or an investment banking background is valued but not required
- Preferred background: a technology, AI or fast-scaling business
Core Skills
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Where is this role based?
The role is remote and the posting lists the United States as the location. Candidates need work authorization in the US when hired.
What leadership experience is required?
At least ten years of leadership in intricate AI, tech or service businesses, including P&L accountability.
Is the role full-time and what is the pay?
The posting describes a full-time, exempt role. It does not state a salary or pay range.
Is travel required?
Yes. The posting says the leader must be willing to travel to meet clients, team members and stakeholders.
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