Principal, Head of AI at Patagonia

As the Principal, Head of AI at Patagonia, you will be a key individual contributor responsible for driving the company's artificial intelligence strategy and implementation. This role involves leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced statistical methods to solve meaningful problems and advance Patagonia's core mission of environmental activism and sustainability. You will collaborate across technology teams (engineering, architecture, operations, data & analytics) and with senior leaders from various departments to create and execute a multi-year AI strategy. The Head of AI will focus on building capabilities and skillsets within the organization, delivering valuable outcomes through AI projects, and enhancing the data-powered culture. This includes defining technical platform requirements, fostering awareness and support for AI, and developing a matrixed AI organization. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, leadership in developing a high-performing AI team, and the ability to work hands-on with design and build efforts, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic environment. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director, Data & Analytics, and requires at least 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep curiosity for creatively using AI to further Patagonia's purpose, a collaborative spirit, and empathy for partners in driving solutions for the greater good.