Senior AI & Automation Lead (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At Ampersand, our vision is to be a recognized, trusted consulting partner that empowers both clients and consultants to thrive in the age of AI — known for innovation, measurable impact, and a culture built on curiosity and progress. Our consultants are problem-solvers who combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver outcomes that matter.

Rooted in South Florida, we're an innovative team that values authenticity and entrepreneurial spirit. We embrace ambiguity, lead with empathy, and aren't afraid to push boundaries. Our strength lies in our diversity of thought and our commitment to doing what's right for our clients.

About This Opportunity

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire position with opportunity for full-time conversion.

We're seeking a Senior AI & Automation Lead for a contract-to-hire role to guide and build the AI-enabled foundation of one of our most important client transformation programs. This is a senior-level consulting role that blends architecture, hands-on development, and strategic enablement.

You will define, design, and operationalize the AI and automation components that power a large-scale email and audience-orchestration ecosystem—including AI assistants, predictive segmentation, fatigue detection models, creative variant optimization, and early Agentforce-style workflows.

This role is ideal for a consultant who is fluent in applied AI / LLM workflows, automation design, and cross-functional implementation.

What Makes This Role Different

This role sits at the intersection of AI architecture, workflow automation, and program enablement. You will :

• Design and build AI-driven workflows that support segmentation, send eligibility, fatigue detection, and content optimization
• Develop automation frameworks that improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and power centralized execution
• Lead technical discovery and guide the client on AI adoption, integration points, risks, and guardrails
• Translate business needs into LLM workflows, orchestration logic, and automated decision layers
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Marketing Ops, Product, and Creative teams
• Define readiness for journey orchestration and Agentforce-style next-best-action automation
• Provide ongoing technical leadership while enabling the client team to scale the solution sustainably

Required Skills AI & Automation Architecture

Technical Depth

AI Program Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

What You'll Do

What We Offer

Contract Period (First 6 Months) :

Upon Full-Time Conversion :

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please include :

Note : Due to the specialized nature of this role, we will only be considering candidates who clearly demonstrate the required professional services background and established network.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, personality, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.