Program Leader

Leader Of Artificial IntelligenceAt Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we inspire the world to work out. We are a high-performing team focused on using AI, data, and technology to improve how we operate, build products, and serve customers around the world. We are looking for a Leader of Artificial Intelligence to lead the development and deployment of AI solutions across operations, supply chain, commercial, and product functions. This role combines technical leadership, business partnership, and team development to deliver scalable solutions with measurable business impact.How You'll Make An Impact (Responsibilities): Lead AI Solutions That Drive ResultsLead AI initiatives from concept through deployment and adoptionTranslate business challenges into scalable machine learning, optimization, and generative AI solutionsDeliver use cases including:Predictive maintenance and reliability analyticsDemand forecasting and inventory optimizationProduction scheduling and operational efficiencyQuality and warranty analyticsSales forecasting and margin insightsEmbed solutions into business workflows to improve decision-making and performancePartner Across The BusinessCollaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Product, Engineering, Finance, and IT teams to identify and prioritize AI opportunitiesCommunicate technical insights in clear, business-focused languageSupport measurable outcomes including efficiency gains, cost savings, and revenue impactAdvance Product & Digital InnovationPartner with Product Management and Software Engineering teams to support AI-enabled capabilities within connected products and digital platformsContribute to customer-facing and internal AI applications that enhance training, performance, and user experienceSupport scalable, secure, and reliable model deployment practicesLead & Develop TalentLead and develop a small team of data scientists and machine learning engineersPromote best practices in model development, governance, and MLOpsHelp strengthen AI literacy and adoption across the organizationWhat You Bring To The Team (Qualifications)6 to 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, analytics, or data scienceExperience developing and deploying models in production environmentsStrong understanding of machine learning, predictive analytics, optimization, and generative AIExperience supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or product organizations preferredExperience in B2B, industrial, or performance-driven environments strongly preferredFamiliarity with cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and modern analytics toolchainsStrong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to operate with ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement mindset in a matrixed environmentWhy Life Fitness / Hammer StrengthHelp shape how AI transforms a global fitness and performance brandWork on high-impact operational, commercial, and product challengesCollaborate with teams that value innovation, accountability, and executionBe part of a culture built around performance, teamwork, and inspiring healthier livesIf you are passionate about applying AI to solve complex business problems and building solutions that create measurable impact at scale, we would love to talk with you.At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation —in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.