VP, AI

About the role

Tempo is seeking a Vice President of Engineering - Artificial Intelligence to lead the development of AI capabilities across its suite of integrated solutions. This role will focus on defining AI strategy, integrating AI into products, and driving a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Tempo’s company-wide AI strategy aligned to business goals and product roadmap
• Identify high-impact use cases across planning, forecasting, resource management, and productivity
• Translate emerging AI capabilities into clear product and platform opportunities
• Act as a thought partner to executive leadership on AI investments and priorities
• Partner closely with Product leadership to define and execute the AI roadmap across Tempo’s product suite
• Drive development of intelligent features such as predictive insights, recommendations, and automation
• Establish a scalable AI platform layer that supports multiple products and use cases
• Ensure AI capabilities are practical, usable, and deliver measurable customer value
• Build and lead a high-performing team across GenAI, Agents, machine learning, data science, and applied AI engineering
• Define operating model, hiring strategy, and capability roadmap for AI at Tempo
• Foster strong collaboration across Product, Engineering, Design, and Data teams
• Elevate AI literacy across the organization
• Data & Infrastructure
• Partner with Data and Platform teams to ensure strong foundations for AI development
• Drive strategy for data quality, governance, and model lifecycle management
• Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI infrastructure
• Responsible AI & Governance
• Establish best practices for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI
• Ensure customer trust through transparency, privacy, and responsible model usage
• Stay ahead of regulatory and industry developments related to AI
• External Presence & Thought Leadership
• Represent Tempo as an AI leader in the Atlassian ecosystem and broader SaaS space
• Engage with customers, partners, and industry communities
• Bring external perspective on trends, tools, and competitive landscape

Qualifications

• Hands on Experience in implementing GenAI and ML in software solutions
• Proven leadership experience building and scaling AI or data-driven product capabilities
• Track record of shipping AI-powered features in SaaS or enterprise products
• Experience operating at senior leadership level
• Technical & Product Depth
• Strong understanding of modern AI/ML approaches, including LLMs and applied AI systems
• Ability to bridge technical depth with product thinking and business outcomes
• Experience with data platforms, experimentation, and model deployment at scale
• Leadership & Influence
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence across Product, Engineering, and GTM teams
• Experience building teams and attracting top AI talent
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity at scale
• Mindset
• Customer-first approach to AI, focused on real value not hype
• Pragmatic and outcome-oriented
• Curious, forward-thinking, and comfortable navigating rapid change

Success

• AI becomes a clear differentiator across Tempo’s product suite
• Clients experience measurable improvements in planning, forecasting, and efficiency
• A strong AI platform and team are established and scaled
• Tempo is recognized as a leader in AI-driven work management

Why This Role Matters

• Opportunity to shape AI strategy at a pivotal moment
• Direct impact on product direction and company growth
• Strong foundation of products, customers, and ecosystem to build on
• High visibility role with executive influence

What's In It For You

• Remote First work environment
• Unlimited vacation in most of our locations
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan
• Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more
• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business
• A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual)
• Employee referral program