Senior Manager ML & AI

Senior Manager ML & AI Amsterdam, NetherlandsUp to €140k total package This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to shape how AI and machine learning are applied at scale across a high‑impact consumer platform. You will define strategy, influence product direction, and lead teams building production‑grade ML and generative AI solutions that directly affect millions of users.The CompanyThey are a well‑established digital platform operating at significant scale, with data and technology at the core of their product strategy. AI and machine learning are central to how they improve user experience, relevance, and efficiency. The organisation values pragmatic innovation, strong engineering standards, and collaboration between product, data, and engineering teams.The RoleLead and develop a team of data scientists embedded within product teamsSet and own the ML and AI strategy, aligning technical direction with long‑term product and business goalsChampion an AI‑first approach, identifying where traditional ML, generative AI, or hybrid solutions deliver the most valueOversee the full lifecycle of ML and AI systems, from experimentation to reliable production deploymentDrive high standards in model evaluation, MLOps, and engineering best practicesMake informed build‑versus‑buy decisions for models, platforms, and third‑party toolsAct as a senior partner to product, engineering, and business stakeholdersYour Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial experience building and deploying machine learning systems in productionDeep understanding of core ML concepts and modern AI techniques, including generative AI and large language modelsExperience leading or mentoring data science or ML teams in a product‑driven environmentStrategic mindset, with the ability to connect technical decisions to business impactConfidence influencing senior stakeholders and making decisions with imperfect informationSolid knowledge of modern data stacks, MLOps, and scalable ML architecturesWhat They OfferCompetitive base salary with performance‑related bonusHigh‑impact role with clear ownership and strategic influenceStrong emphasis on learning, experimentation, and technical excellenceCollaborative culture with real investment in data and AI capabilityHow to ApplyIf you are looking to lead AI and ML at scale and shape the direction of a major consumer platform, apply now to find out more.