[Remote] Senior Manager, Engineering, AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager, AI to lead a cross-functional team in building AI-powered capabilities for both internal productivity tools and customer-facing products, ensuring predictable delivery and team development.ResponsibilitiesManage performance, career growth, and development for cross-functional teamConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide actionable feedbackBuild team culture that balances innovation with delivery accountabilityRecruit and onboard additional team members as team scalesDevelop technical capabilities across software engineering, data science, and machine learning disciplinesOwn sprint planning, execution, and predictable delivery of AI initiativesEstablish clear visibility into team capacity, work in flight, and blockersMaintain alignment with Stord's standard R&D processesBalance internal tooling development with customer-facing AI featuresCoordinate dependencies with other engineering teams and product stakeholdersTranslate AI opportunities into concrete, deliverable product initiativesMake informed technical trade-offs between speed, quality, and innovationCollaborate with Principal Engineers on technical direction and architectural patternsEvaluate emerging AI/ML technologies and frameworks for team adoptionEnsure AI solutions are production-quality, scalable, and maintainablePartner with Product Management to prioritize AI roadmap and define success metricsWork with Engineering leadership to align AI initiatives with organizational technical directionCoordinate with other Engineering Managers on integration points and shared infrastructureCommunicate progress, blockers, and trade-offs transparently to stakeholdersEvangelize and propagate the use of AI through the engineering organisationSkills3+ years engineering management experience leading teams of 5+ engineersProven track record managing cross-functional teams with multiple disciplines (software engineering, data science, ML)Experience at multiple companies demonstrating adaptable leadership across different organizational contextsStrong delegation skills with history of developing team members and multiplying impact through peopleEstablished ability to deliver predictably while maintaining team morale and technical qualityHands-on experience building AI/ML products or systems (not purely theoretical)Understanding of modern AI/ML development lifecycle from experimentation to productionSufficient technical depth to evaluate trade-offs, guide architectural decisions, and earn team credibilityFamiliarity with MLOps, model deployment, and production ML systemsExperience working in product-focused engineering organizations (not pure research)Strong process discipline: sprint planning, delivery tracking, stakeholder communicationAbility to balance innovation with pragmatic delivery constraintsClear, transparent communication style with both technical and non-technical audiencesNavigate ambiguity and set direction when requirements are evolvingBuild alignment across teams and functions without formal authorityExperience in logistics, supply chain, or operations-heavy industriesBackground with Elixir or TypeScript (Stord's primary stack)Understanding of AI applications in B2B or enterprise contextsCompany OverviewDice is a job-searching platform for technology professionals. It is a sub-organization of DHI Group. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.dice.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.