What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Conversational AI Strategy position at WillowTree?
Who We Are
WillowTree, a , partners with the world’s leading brands to help them tackle their thorniest challenges - be it launching new digital products, delivering personalized marketing at scale, or harnessing the power of data and AI to transform their business. These mission-critical initiatives aren’t solved by a single discipline. Great digital is a team game - it requires seamlessly combining strategy, engineering, design, data science, marketing, and more. Other firms have bolted on these capabilities - as digital natives, we’ve built them into our teams from Day 1. The result? Top and bottom lines that grow, alongside our client’s capabilities. .
In January 2023, WillowTree was acquired by TELUS Digital (Symbol : TIXT). The combined company brings an unparalleled ability to deliver seamless, trusted, digitally-enabled experiences across any channel a customer might choose - be it mobile apps, websites, voice skills, chatbots, email, service agents, or associates.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Principal, Conversational AI Strategy to help our clients make business and technical trade offs as they launch voice and text bots. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the technology stack associated with voice / text bot deployment, and ability to counsel clients and product teams to drive superior business outcomes. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to redefine the future of customer experience for TELUS Digital’s clients.
Location and Flexibility
This role will be in a Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity based in one of the following offices : Boston, MA, Charlottesville, VA, Durham, NC, or Columbus, OH OR in a Work From Anywhere (Remote) capacity with travel to clients and WillowTree offices expected.
Responsibilities
- Business impact modeling : Quantify the business value of voice / text bots and determine leading / lagging metrics with which to measure success (i.e., continually refresh the impact model as assumptions are confirmed)
- Intent classification : Work with stakeholders to align on the voice / chat bot intent which will maximize business value and customer experience
- Advice on technical options : Lay out potential options and associated pros / cons / considerations for voice / text bot deployment, in close collaboration with implementation teams
- Integration requirements / architecture : Define the future state architecture for voice / text bot deployment, with clear identification of gaps and any recommendations to fill
- Orchestration across the rest of the org : Bring together perspectives from various stakeholders and implementation teams (e.g., clients, product teams, data and AI services, design, etc.)
Skills & Qualifications
Why WillowTree?
We offer a place to be yourself.
Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That’s why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Tree can thrive.
We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.
WillowTree upholds our core values in every aspect of our work. We promote safe and inclusive work environments and maintain a drug-free workplace. We celebrate our differences and provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Diverse teams build better products. We acknowledge that the tech industry especially lacks opportunity for those who are of non-traditional backgrounds and in underrepresented groups. In order to create the best products for everyone, we know that it's important for our team to reflect the diversity of our users, and we are committed to being the change we want to see.
What We'll Offer
In addition to a great culture and interesting work with opportunities for growth and development, this position is eligible for the following benefits :
USA Pay Range$195,000—$255,000 USD
Salary : $195,000 - $255,000
