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# Principal, AI Strategy & Engineering Transformation

- **Company:** Vantor Inc.
- **Location:** Myrtle Point, OR, United States
- **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, AI Platforms, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Migration, Web Api
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2941412558-2

## About the Role

* AI strategy development
 * Machine learning fundamentals
 * Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
 * Data engineering & pipelines
 * MLOps & model deployment
 * Software architecture & design
 * Python or similar programming
 * Agile delivery & product thinking
 * Stakeholder management & consulting
 * Solution design for web & APIs

## Description

Vantor seeks a Principal, AI Strategy & Engineering Transformation to lead high impact AI initiatives for clients. You will assess complex systems, define AI and automation roadmaps, and architect scalable, cloud native solutions that modernize operations. Partnering with business and engineering leaders, you'll turn data and AI opportunities into measurable outcomes, guide implementation using modern software and MLOps practices, and mentor teams. You'll shape Vantor's AI playbooks and reusable patterns while working in a collaborative, low ego, learning focused environment delivering transformative digital products., * Lead AI strategy and engineering transformation initiatives for client organizations in collaboration with cross functional teams

 * Assess client systems, data, and workflows to identify high impact AI, automation, and cloud modernization opportunities
 * Design AI enabled architectures, reference patterns, and roadmaps aligned with business outcomes and technical constraints
 * Guide implementation of AI, data, and automation solutions using modern software engineering and MLOps practices
 * Partner with client stakeholders to define KPIs, measure value, and iterate on AI and digital transformation approaches
 * Mentor engineers and data specialists, promoting craftsmanship, experimentation, and continuous learning
 * Ensure scalable, secure, and reliable cloud native implementations across web, data, and AI services
 * Contribute to Vantor's AI best practices, playbooks, and reusable solution components


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