AI Engineer

Job description

About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven AI Lead to own our company-wide AI transformation. You will be the central expert and enabler who ensures that AI is not only understood, but effectively integrated into our daily workflows across every department. As AI Lead, you sit at the heart of our transformation. Department leads and their teams will surface opportunities and requirements from the field. The Operations Team will structure the architecture of integrations and translate business needs into technical blueprints. You will then take those blueprints and drive execution: managing a remote team of AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and other specialists to build and deploy solutions that deliver real impact. This is a highly cross-functional role. You will work hand-in-hand with the Operations Team and department leads daily, bridging the gap between business ambition and technical delivery. AI will become a true value driver across the organization — and you will be the person who makes that happen. Key Responsibilities AI Transformation Ownership • Own the end-to-end AI transformation roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment across all departments. • Serve as the primary point of accountability for AI adoption, impact, and governance company-wide. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely and daily with the Operations Team to translate department requirements into structured integration architectures. • Partner with department leads to proactively surface and prioritize AI opportunities across teams and processes. • Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring clear communication in both directions. Remote Team Management • Lead and manage a remote team of AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and other technical specialists. • Define clear deliverables, timelines, and quality standards for the engineering team. • Foster a high-performance remote working culture built on accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement. Training & Enablement • Train and coach colleagues in the effective use of AI tools through manuals, one-on-one guidance, and workshops. • Monitor AI adoption within teams and provide targeted support where needed. • Build internal AI literacy so that every colleague can engage meaningfully with AI in their daily work. Development & Innovation • Develop and oversee AI applications and workflows that save time, improve efficiency, and foster innovation. • Stay up to date with the latest AI trends, tools, and best practices, and translate them into practical applications for the business. Governance & Reporting • Ensure AI is applied safely and responsibly, with attention to data ethics, security, and governance. • Report to management on the weekly impact of AI adoption across the organization and propose concrete improvements. What You Bring Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or a similar analytically discipline. Passion for AI tools (such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Claude, Notion AI, etc.). Experience with automation and AI integration in workflows (APIs, no-code tools, MCP, n8n, etc.). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. Strong motivation to guide and support others. A proactive mindset: you take initiative, follow up, and think in terms of solutions. You live in Belgium.