Senior Director, Science, Innovation, & Development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, grow, and lead teams responsible for innovation
• Develop AccuWeather’s next generation weather forecasting technology and systems
• Drive corporate innovation in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing
• Create new data products to be used across our entire media and business services product portfolio
• Evaluate, prioritize and develop an ongoing pipeline of new ideas from various parts of the company
• Define and create early proof of concepts in collaboration with Product Office
• Clearly define budgets, resourcing needs, and project timelines
• Lead collaborations with academic research partners and other companies, as needed
• Recommend acquisitions when appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Meteorology, Statistics or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, or related field required
• 10 years’ experience in similar leadership position
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence, specifically with Deep Learning and Neural Networks
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Prior experience in leading teams of 5-10 individuals
• Knowledge of meteorological data highly desired
• Strong organization skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under changing and strict deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and/or client, prospective clients, and community organizations
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, multitask, and balance work in the face of rapidly changing needs
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions