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Job Title


AI Solutions Factory Lead


Company : GEI Consultants, Inc.


Location : Kitchener, Region of Waterloo


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the AI Solutions Factory Lead role at GEI Consultants, Inc. 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Your role at GEI The AI Solutions Lead is responsible for leading GEIs AI solutions delivery model and managing the AI Solutions Factory, which builds and operationalizes AI capabilities in support of GEI and select enterprise initiatives. This role provides daytoday leadership of the factory team, ensuring AI solutions are delivered with high quality, scalability, security, and alignment to GEI technology and governance standards. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Lead the overall operation and execution of GEIs AI Solutions Factory, ensuring consistent delivery, quality, and throughput across AI initiatives. Manage, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary AI delivery team, including solution architects, AI engineers, and fullstack engineers. Define, prioritize, and sequence AI use cases in collaboration with business, digital, and IT stakeholders, maintaining strong intake discipline and delivery focus. Support the creation of a digital roadmap for GEI, from concept to deployment: prioritize initiatives, build business cases, manage change, and scale digital transformation. Establish and maintain delivery processes, standards, and performance expectations for AI solution development and deployment. Be accountable for the quality, usability, and production readiness of AI solutions delivered by the team, ensuring solutions meet defined user requirements, architectural standards, and enterprise expectations. Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI standards. Partner closely with IT leadership to align AI innovation with enterprise platforms, data architecture, cybersecurity, and operational requirements. Track delivery progress, risks, and outcomes, and communicate status, insights, and recommendations to executive stakeholders. Ensure reusable patterns, components, and delivery practices are captured and leveraged to accelerate future AI initiatives and reduce duplication. Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of relevant experience in digital, technology, or engineering delivery roles, including at least 5+ years leading highperforming multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated experience leading AI, advanced analytics, or digital solution delivery in complex enterprise environments. Proven ability to manage distributed teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, with comfort leading in remote and hybrid environments. Strong understanding of AI solution architectures, including cloudbased AI platforms, data foundations, model lifecycle considerations, and enterprise integration. Familiarity with Microsoftcentric AI and cloud platforms, such as Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, large language models (LLMs), and agentbased or workflowdriven AI solutions. Experience partnering with IT, security, and governance teams to ensure digital initiatives are both innovative and technically sound. Experience leading digital initiatives using a mix of Agile, Scrum, productoriented, and traditional delivery models, adapting approach based on risk, maturity, and stakeholder needs. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executive leadership and translating technical concepts into businessrelevant outcomes. Preferred experience delivering digital, data, or AIenabled solutions within the AEC industry, infrastructure, environmental, or professional services industries. Masters degree or advanced degree in engineering, technology, business, or a related field is strongly preferred. About GEI Some of the worlds most pressing problems from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supplyneed our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. GEIs Total Rewards Package Includes MarketCompetitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Pay Range For This Position: CA$160,000.00 CA$210,000.00/year Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More WellBeing Program and Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program Rewards and Recognition GEIFunded Profit Sharing and 401(k) Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here) A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion And More GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Sales and Business Development Industries Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr