Director of AI Labs

DESCRIPTION :

Valsoft is looking for a Head of AI Labs (Director of AI Innovation) to join our team remotely in Europe with a preference for candidates based in Ireland.

ABOUT VALSOFT CORP. :

Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 118+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management.

INVESTMENT APPROACH :

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are Entrepreneurs who Buy , Enhance and Grow Software Businesses. That’s right; we don’t sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers’ and workers’ well-being over short-term goals.

CULTURE :

Valsoft is more than just a place to work; we’re a team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We create an environment where our employees feel first-day-on-the-job excitement, day after day, creating a culture of high performers and collaboration. We celebrate our milestones, and we’re proud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of AI Labs to lead a new AI Innovation function supporting our portfolio of 10+ medium-sized software companies. This is a senior, tech-oriented leadership role focused on launching transformative AI initiatives from modernizing existing software with AI enhancements, to building new AI-driven modules and products. You will establish and lead a centralized AI Lab, structured as cross-functional pods, to serve as the innovation engine across our portfolio. This role is a bridge between strategy and execution, ideal for a hands-on leader with deep AI expertise and strong product instincts who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Establish and lead a world-class AI innovation lab with structured pods of product and engineering talent
• Define and execute a portfolio-wide AI strategy in collaboration with company CEOs and product leaders
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects from ideation to MVP, product launch, and commercialization
• Hire, manage, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team (PMs, engineers, data scientists)
• Guide AI integration into existing products and the creation of new AI-powered offerings
• Ensure alignment with product roadmaps and foster cross-company collaboration
• Work with executive leadership on AI investment priorities and communicate impact in business terms
• Support go-to-market efforts for AI-driven products, including pricing and monetization strategy
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI / ML technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Define best practices in AI ethics, scalability, and development standards
• Serve as an AI thought leader internally and externally

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Ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make an immediate impact?