Head of Artificial Intelligence – LATAM
sgs
Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia · Bogotá · Colombia
Posted Jun 5, 2026
- Full-time
- On-site
- Management, General Administration and Support Functions
- Executive
sgs
Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia · Bogotá · Colombia
Posted Jun 5, 2026
Company Description SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 100,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. Job Description **Responsibilities:** Formulate and execute the LATAM AI strategy across 12 countries, delivering measurable business value through advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities. Establish scalable and compliant AI platforms and operating models in coordination with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity functions to enable secure adoption and digital transformation. Develop comprehensive LATAM AI strategy aligned with global corporate priorities and regional business requirements. Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases across all business functions; establish detailed roadmaps and quantified value propositions. Direct the development and deployment of machine learning, analytics, and generative AI solutions, maintaining rigorous standards for time-to-market and solution quality. Build and advance AI platforms and MLOps capabilities, including model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, continuous integration/continuous deployment, and observability frameworks. Enforce Responsible AI governance protocols, regulatory compliance, risk management, and ethical AI practices in collaboration with Cybersecurity, Legal, and Compliance functions. Coordinate with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity to ensure AI environments are scalable, secure, compliant, and provide appropriate data access controls. Lead, mentor, and develop the LATAM AI team comprising data scientists, data engineers, machine learning engineers, and product owners; establish organizational AI literacy and capability standards. Oversee vendor relationships and strategic partnerships with cloud providers, systems integrators, and technology vendors; ensure accountability for delivery outcomes. Orchestrate AI adoption initiatives and value realization through structured change management, adoption metrics tracking, and benefits realization programs. Qualifications 10+ years in AI/Data with leadership roles; experience in multinational and LATAM environments; proven delivery of AI at scale. Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related. MSc/PhD preferred. Cloud/AI certifications desirable. English and Spanish fluent (mandatory). Portuguese desirable. Leading analytics/ML/GenAI solution delivery, product/value management, platform/MLOps, vendor management. Additional Information What do we offer? A challenging environment with many opportunities for change and transformation. An ethical culture supported by integrity, innovation and the peace we do – we create a better, safer and more interconnected world! Did you identify yourself? Don't wait any longer and run for vacancy. Videos To Watch