What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence position at Harnham?
Vice President of AI
Dallas, TX (Onsite, 5 days/week)
$300,000 to $400,000 base salary very competitive bonus scheme share package paid annually
Up to 20% Travel (Primarily Quarterly)
Sponsorship available
We are working with an organization seeking a visionary strategic leader to spearhead a high-impact smart manufacturing transformation for a leading semiconductor organization. This greenfield leadership role offers the unique opportunity to build and execute a comprehensive road map that redefines how technology and manufacturing integrate, evolve, and perform.
As the architect of this transformation, you will shape the future of manufacturing through AI/ML, automation, and data-driven innovation across a global tech and manufacturing landscape.
YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A SEMICONDUCTOR ORGANIZATION TO BE A RELEVANT FIT FOR THIS VACANCY.
Your Mission
Lead from Vision to Execution:
- Design and deliver the overarching strategy and road map for smart manufacturing.
- Champion the implementation of AI/ML, automation, and robotics across process technology, back-end assembly, packaging, and testing operations.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership and IT to align on architecture, tooling strategy (build vs. buy), and integration plans.
Drive Operational Excellence:
- Optimize R&D timelines (currently ~5 years) using data science and digital solutions.
- Improve cost efficiency, factory productivity, and cycle time.
- Leverage massive data streams (petabytes weekly) to improve material usage and reduce waste.
- Advance global sustainability initiatives in energy use, carbon reduction, and facility optimization.
What You Bring
Required Background:
- Deep experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
- Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-level strategies in complex manufacturing environments.
- Strong data fluency – comfortable with analytics, architecture, and large-scale systems.
Preferred Traits:
- Execution-oriented mindset with a track record of delivering real-world impact.
- Collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can turn vision into structured programs.
- Experience working alongside IT/data platform teams on transformational initiatives.
Your First 90 Days
- Immerse in the organization’s global manufacturing footprint and technology stack.
- Build a strategic framework and identify early priority initiatives.
- Establish organizational structure and begin assembling a cross-functional team.
- Create ROI models to justify and support your roadmap.
Why Join
- Greenfield leadership role – Define the playbook from scratch and lead a transformational journey.
- Global impact – Shape smart manufacturing across a vast network of facilities and teams.
- Support at the top – Work directly with seasoned technology and manufacturing executives.
- Growth environment – Join a company leading one of the most ambitious expansions in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Ready to drive the future of manufacturing through innovation, data, and leadership?
Salary : $300,000 - $400,000
