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Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms

MILA is the machine learning laboratory at the University of Montreal.

Machine Learning Manager - Applied Machine Learning

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role, such as managing AI research and development projects, technical teams, or delivery of complex software solutions.
  • Mastery of a scientific project management method and proven experience facilitating multidisciplinary team activities.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts, with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers and developers.
  • Practical experience delivering projects for corporate clients, including tracking statements of work, budgets, and schedules.
  • Ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with researchers, development teams, product owners, and industrial partners.
  • Collaborative leadership, team mentoring skills, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Fluency in French and English, spoken and written, to interact with local teams, Quebec's ecosystem, and international partners.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational execution of applied research projects from initial scoping through delivery.
  • Track deliverables defined jointly with technical leads and product managers, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with statements of work.
  • Continuously improve agile work-organization methods and remove operational obstacles to keep teams working smoothly.
  • Serve as the primary contact for project relationship governance with clients and collaborators.
  • Translate and align business expectations with scientific requirements while maintaining effective communication and high satisfaction.
  • Guide, support, and mentor the researcher team day to day; manage talent, foster collaboration, and support team members' professional development.
  • Facilitate coordination among applied research, AI development, and product-definition teams.
  • Stay current with AI advances to support innovation and maintain the organization's leading position.

About the Company

Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms

MILA is the machine learning laboratory at the University of Montreal.

Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms is an artificial intelligence research institute affiliated with Quebec universities. The company conducts machine-learning research, trains students and researchers, publishes scientific work, and collaborates with industry and public organizations. It serves researchers, students, universities, companies, governments, and the broader AI community. Its operating model centers on an academic research community supported by scientific programs, partnerships, computing, and institutional operations. Teams work across machine-learning research, software, education, partnerships, policy, communications, and administration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$5.8M
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1993

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