AI Expert – Digital Transformation in Private Equity (Midwest US)

About the role

We are looking for an AI Expert to drive digital transformation across our private equity portfolio in the Midwest United States. The role will identify AI‑driven opportunities, design scalable solutions and ensure they can be reused across multiple portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops to uncover AI use cases such as automation, analytics, NLP and generative AI.
• Define, prioritize and scope AI projects based on business impact, feasibility and effort.
• Design and prototype scalable AI solutions that can be applied across the portfolio.
• Oversee implementation, including vendor selection, team coordination and technical validation.
• Develop toolkits and frameworks to accelerate AI adoption throughout Mutares and its portfolio companies.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or a related field with excellent academic results.
• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering large‑scale AI or digital transformation projects, preferably in a management‑consulting environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities combined with an entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel up to four days per week and work in an international setting.

Required skills

• Machine learning
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• MLOps
• Data pipelines
• Cloud AI platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP

What we offer

• Dynamic, international team with high motivation and agility.
• Varied challenges, strategic influence and continuous personal development.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision‑making and space for your ideas.
• Regular team events and off‑site activities.