AI HIRING ROLE CLARITY SCORECARD

A 5-minute diagnostic to validate your AI role before you run the search.

How to use this scorecard

1 Answer each question honestly.
2 If you can’t answer in one sentence, pause — that’s the signal.

1. Role Archetype Clarity

Do you know what type of AI role you are hiring?

We can clearly state whether this role is focused on exploration or production We know if success depends more on novelty or delivery We understand the level of ambiguity this role will operate in We would not expect this person to push state-of-the-art research by default

2. Job-to-be-Done Definition

Is the role anchored to a real business outcome?

We can describe the primary business outcome this role must impact We know what decision, process, or product behavior should change because of this role We can define what "success" looks like within the first 90 days This role is not expected to "figure out what to work on" alone

3. Ownership & System Readiness

Is this role set up to succeed inside your organization?

It’s clear what this role owns end-to-end The role is not compensating for missing data, infrastructure, or decisions There is a clear interface with Product, Engineering, and Leadership Success does not depend on this person being a "hero"

4. Hiring Process Alignment

Does your interview process actually predict success?

Interview steps map directly to the real work of the role The process tests decision-making under realistic constraints Technical depth is evaluated in context — not in isolation Collaboration and communication are intentionally assessed

5. Execution Health Signals

Is your system ready for this new hire?

Current work consistently ships and delivers validated value Development progress is predictable and matches milestones Cross-team ownership and dependencies are clearly defined Leadership focuses on strategy rather than daily technical unblocking

Final Readout: Where are you right now?

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