Applied AI Solution Owner

Applied AI Solution Owner Inspire11

Elevens as we call ourselves here arepassionatelycurioushighlycollaborative andunabashedly authentic. At Inspire11 we believe everyone drives change everyonetakes ownership of their career and no idea is too odd to team learnsfrom each otherbypushing the boundaries of whats possible.

We partner with our clients todefine their strategies tooptimize their business in all things dataand digital. Whether that be modern data architecturecustom application developmentordesign thinking and this is just scratching the surface. We are a team of puzzlesolverswho take the various pieces that the client already has and assemblethemin a way thatrevealsthe bigger picture.

We believe that the most impactful and innovative work includes and fosters a range ofdiverse created aworkenvironment in which you can expect:

• Individualized Professional Growth:You will have the opportunity to engage in growing the team and there are ample opportunities todefine your pathand develop your skillset
• Work life balance: We are respectful of peoples boundaries and have unlimited time off so that our team has time to recharge and do their best work. We understand that our team members have differentneedsandwedo our best to work with their schedules while accommodating client needs
• Vibrant company culture:We love to keep things light-hearted both within our client work and at companywide events

What you can expect in this role:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of custom AI/ML engagements frominitialscoping through production deployment: managing timelines budgets and client expectations across the full lifecycle

• Serve as the connective tissue between client stakeholders and the technical team translating business problems intofeasibleAI/ML approaches

• Proactivelyidentifydelivery risks before they surface: data readiness issues scope assumptions approach feasibility and organizational gaps

• Lead scoping estimation and SOW development for custom AI/ML buildsvalidatingtechnical accuracy and realistic delivery commitments

• Challenge and pressure test technical approaches proposed by DS and MLE team members

• Build andmaintaintrusted client relationships managing expectations through the ambiguity that is inherent in AI/ML delivery

• Support pre-sales pursuits including discovery solution shaping and proposal development for AI/ML opportunities

• Coach and develop delivery team members fostering accountability and growth across technical and consulting skills

• Drive adoption of AI readiness frameworks withclients:ensuring people process and data foundations are in place before and during solution delivery

Tools for success:

• 5 years leading technical delivery in a consulting or client-facing environment with direct experience on customAIbuilds

• Hands-on exposure to AI/ML tooling workflows or solutionevaluation

• Demonstrated ability to scope estimate and decompose AI/ML programs

• Experience leading discovery and solution-shaping conversations that zoom out from technology to business outcomes before converging on an approach

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Proven people leadership including coaching and mentoring technical team members across DS and MLE disciplines

• Experience supporting pre-sales pursuits including proposal development pursuit strategy and solution positioning for AI/ML engagements

• Working familiarity with GenAI tooling and commoditized AI platforms (Claude Copilot OpenAI APIs etc.)

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships.

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Inspire11s Privacy Policy: Compensation & Benefits

Compensation at Inspire11
Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1963 the Illinois Human Rights Act the Illinois Equal Wage Act and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level with similar levels of ability or experience should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Elevens skill experience performance responsibility and effort. We may also consider an employees length of service relevant education training or certification and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Companys financial ability.

Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11s discretion based onan employeesperformance reviews market conditions and the Companys financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation.

Bonuses
We may allow employees in Sales Recruiting or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales revenue client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individuals periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Companys current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.

Each year the Company will decide whether the Companys financial performance market performance and business realities allow it to create an annual bonus pool. If the Company decides that annual bonuses may be awarded then the Leadership Team will grant annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on the same factors discussed in thepreviousparagraph while also considering employees diligence performanceexpertise skill judgment and experience. To be eligible toparticipatein this annual bonus pool an employee must behired byno later than October 1stof the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible toparticipatein the annual bonus pool.

Options or Other Equity in Inspire11
Inspire11 has a legacy program thatallowedcertain high-performing employees topurchaseshares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews their managersrecommendation and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them.

Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee:

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans and
• Vision insurance plans.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits providedwholly bythe Company:

• Short-term disability providing for a benefit of 60% of an employees salary up to a maximum of $2000 per week for up to11 weeksafter a 7-day waiting period;
• Long-term disability providing for 60% of an employees salary up to a maximum of $10000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67;
• Life insurance providing for a benefit of two times the employees annual salary up to a maximum payout of $400000;
• A connectivity stipend of $325 annually;
• Employee Assistance Program providing for confidential counseling sessions 24-hour crisis support online peer support groups skills training behavioral health coaching initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers) online legal forms assistance with eldercare and parenting services among other things.

Full-time employees are also eligible toparticipatein the Companys 401(k) plan which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule the Company matches 100% of employee contributionsup to3% of an employees salary.

Depending on eligibility and their elections full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company into which employees contribute withheld funds:

• Flexible savings accounts
• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts
• Healthcare savings accounts
• Dependent care savings accounts
• Commuter benefit accounts

Paid Time Off and Leave
Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal Illinois or other applicable law such as FMLA bereavement sick leave emergency leave jury duty or witness leave and VESSA leave.

In addition Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by theappropriate supervisorto ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.

Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to12 weeksof paid parental leave while non-birthingparents are eligible for up to6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD birthing parents may receive a total of 1820 weeksof paid leave.Lastly Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.

Other Benefits
Inspire11 alsomaintainsother programs that provideadditionalbenefits to employees such as:

• Impact to11: a charitable giving matching program where after being employed by Inspire11 for a year employees mayrequestthat a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year.
• Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months with supervisors approval.
• Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes office items and swag.

Disclaimer
This document applies only to the United States and to Inspire11 LLC not our worldwide partners.

Inspire11 reserves the right to change the benefits offered to employeesin accordance withapplicable law based on business needs market conditions and financial stability. Before changing any benefitsCompanywill notify all employees of the change and will update this document.

EEOC
Inspire11 is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.If you needassistanceora reasonableaccommodation during the application process please contact us at.com or inform your recruiting partner.