Head of AI Solutions
LVMH · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead AI solutions development and deployment across LVMH.
- Manage AI project lifecycle from discovery to adoption.
- Ensure quality, risk control, and ethical AI practices.
- Lead and mentor a team of 12+ data scientists.
- Drive business impact through human-centered AI.
About the role
Head of AI Solutions - LVMH
LVMH is a world leader in luxury, encompassing an exceptional portfolio of over 75 distinguished Maisons, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Sephora. We innovate and leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance operations, drive customer experience, and deliver business excellence.
Role Overview
The LVMH AI Factory builds and deploys high-impact AI solutions across the value chain, conducts applied AI research, and provides operational leadership for strategic AI programs. We seek a visionary and results-driven Head of AI Solutions to lead the development and operational deployment of priority AI projects across multiple Maisons. Partnering with LVMH Digital Business leaders and Maisons leadership, you will assess feasibility, define delivery approaches, and drive initiatives from discovery to scaled rollout and adoption. Reporting to the Director of the LVMH AI Factory (Digital Office), you will collaborate with Maisons leadership, Data & AI experts, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact through human-centered and responsible AI, leveraging state-of-the-art methods.
Job Responsibilities
Drive AI solutions portfolio & delivery:
- Partner with LVMH Digital Business and Maisons leaders to assess feasibility, shape delivery, and sequence the AI portfolio (from opportunity framing to deployment).
- Act as operational lead for the full lifecycle of prioritized LVMH AI projects across multiple Maisons – hands-on for selected use cases, overseeing others – from discovery to post-scale improvements.
- Ensure scale readiness of developed AI assets by coordinating with business, data, ML engineering, IT, and security to meet deployment requirements.
Ensure quality, risk control & observability:
- Define and promote high delivery and quality standards (evaluation, monitoring, documentation, handover).
- Implement reliability, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement loops (including user feedback).
- Ensure ethical, regulatory, and brand-safe AI practices in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Drive scalable execution:
- Manage and evolve a scalable operating model for consistent delivery across Maisons (e.g., ways of working, governance, playbooks, reusable assets).
- Collaborate with other AI Factory departments for end-to-end outcomes.
- Manage dependencies and align stakeholders across Data/Tech/IT/Business for frictionless AI asset and use case deployments.
Team leadership & community animation:
- Lead and nurture a team of 12+ data scientists, balancing scientific excellence and delivery accountability.
- Animate dedicated Data Scientist communities across the Group to share best practices and accelerate adoption.
Profile
- Minimum 10 years in AI, machine learning, or data science, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record delivering AI solutions at scale in complex, multi-brand or global organizations.
- Experience in high-performing technical or data science team management.
- Experience within luxury, retail, or consumer-centric industries is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong applied expertise in modern ML (incl. LLMs) and experience bringing models to production.
- Familiarity with LLM evaluation and human feedback approaches.
- Familiarity with operational tools (e.g., ERP, BI, Supply Chain platforms) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Dataiku and GCP/Vertex AI stack is a plus.
- Ability to synthesize business requirements and define pragmatic targets.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
- Customer-centric and proactive attitude.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, being able to make data intelligible to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills, focusing teams on goals and objectives.
- Fluent in English and French, both written and oral.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Join a dynamic, innovative team within a world-renowned luxury group.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of operations and customer experience through AI, working with prestigious Maisons and contributing to significant business impact globally.
As part of the LVMH LIFE360 program aimed at reducing LVMH's ecological impact, which includes a Green IT vertical, candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in environmental issues related to Green IT and be eager to be trained and to implement associated best practices.
Key skills/competency
- Head of AI Solutions
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- AI Solutions Delivery
- Data Science Leadership
- LLMs
- Production ML Models
- Team Management
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Luxury Industry AI
Skills & topics
- Head of AI Solutions
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- LLM
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Strategy
- AI Deployment
- Leadership
- Luxury
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI leadership, scaled solutions delivery, and team management experience. Quantify achievements with metrics.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize modern ML, LLM experience, and production model deployment. Mention Dataiku and GCP/Vertex AI if applicable.
- Demonstrate leadership: Detail experience managing data science teams and animating communities. Provide examples of stakeholder alignment and communication.
- Research LVMH's AI strategy: Understand their focus on customer experience and operations. Show interest in their LIFE360 program and Green IT initiatives.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss complex AI projects, ethical considerations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Technical preparation
Master modern ML and LLM techniques.,Practice deploying models to production.,Familiarize with Dataiku, GCP/Vertex AI.,Develop pragmatic target setting skills.
Behavioral questions
How do you prioritize AI projects?,Describe leading complex AI initiatives.,How do you ensure AI ethical practices?,How do you communicate AI to stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific AI technologies are prioritized at LVMH for this Head of AI Solutions role?
- The role emphasizes modern Machine Learning, including Large Language Models (LLMs), with a focus on bringing these models into production. Familiarity with LLM evaluation and human feedback approaches is also noted as important for the Head of AI Solutions.
- What is the expected team size for the Head of AI Solutions at LVMH?
- The Head of AI Solutions will lead and nurture a team of over 12 data scientists. This includes managing their scientific excellence and delivery accountability, as well as animating data science communities across the Group.
- Does LVMH require French language fluency for the Head of AI Solutions position?
- Yes, fluency in both English and French, written and oral, is a requirement for the Head of AI Solutions role at LVMH, reflecting the international nature of the group.
- What industry experience is preferred for the Head of AI Solutions at LVMH?
- While not strictly mandatory, experience within the luxury, retail, or consumer-centric industries is considered a plus for the Head of AI Solutions. This background can help in understanding the specific challenges and opportunities within LVMH's diverse Maisons.
- How does LVMH approach AI ethics and brand safety for the Head of AI Solutions?
- The Head of AI Solutions is responsible for ensuring ethical, regulatory, and brand-safe AI practices. This is done in partnership with relevant stakeholders, highlighting LVMH's commitment to responsible AI development and deployment.
- What are the key performance indicators for the Head of AI Solutions at LVMH?
- Key performance indicators for the Head of AI Solutions would likely revolve around the successful delivery of AI solutions at scale, measurable business impact, team performance and development, and adherence to quality and ethical standards.
- What are the opportunities for professional development for the Head of AI Solutions at LVMH?
- This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of operations and customer experience through AI within a world-renowned luxury group. There's also an emphasis on environmental issues related to Green IT as part of the LIFE360 program.
- What does 'AI Factory' mean in the context of LVMH's AI initiatives?
- The LVMH AI Factory is the central unit responsible for building and deploying high-impact AI solutions, conducting applied AI research, and providing operational leadership for strategic AI programs across the group's Maisons.