VP, AI

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better.

We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value.

Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem.

We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder.

About the role:

Tempo is looking for a Vice President of Engineering - Artificial Intelligence to define and lead our AI vision across products and platform. This role will be responsible for turning AI into a core competitive advantage, shaping how customers plan, predict, and optimize work.

You will operate at the intersection of product strategy, engineering execution, and business impact. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set direction, build high-performing teams, and deliver AI-powered capabilities that are deeply embedded in Tempo’s product suite.

A key mandate of this role is to establish Tempo’s long-term AI capability by defining strategy, building a strong in-house team, and ensuring tight alignment with product priorities.

What you’ll do:

AI Strategy & Vision

• 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

Product & Platform Integration

• 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

Team Leadership & Org Building

• 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

Who you are:

Experience

• 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

What Success Looks Like:

• AI becomes a clear differentiator across Tempo’s product suite

• Customers 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

Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only

Why Join Tempo?

• Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity.

• Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact.

• Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment.

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.

What's In It For You (Org-wide)

• 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).

• Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices

• Employee referral program

• And so much more!

Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only

Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software.

Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.