Director, AI and Intelligent Automation

About the Role

At GAF, we cover more than buildings—we cover each other. As the Director of AI and Intelligent Automation, you will architect and execute the enterprise-wide AI journey, reporting directly to the VP of Data and AI. This leadership role focuses on transforming the company through AI technology, from individual productivity aids to robust, automated enterprise solutions that drive systemic efficiency and measurable financial returns.

Responsibilities

• Vision and Execution Strategy
  • Define and own the execution strategy for the enterprise AI roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overarching vision to position AI as a "Technology Multiplier" for people and processes.
  • Facilitate alignments and deliverables on AI automation across all business functions.
  • Manage the full innovation lifecycle: from initial "Culture Core" engagement to scaled "Enterprise Deployment" of custom Agentic workflows.
• Solution Design & Engineering Oversight
  • Oversee the development and deployment of Generative & Agentic AI solutions, including custom RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) repositories and autonomous multi-agent workflows.
  • Guide the technical team in building robust Computational AI models, such as simulations for R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing optimizations.
  • Establish reusable technical patterns and platform controls to ensure scalable and reliable AI operations.
• AI Governance & Risk Management
  • Partner with Cyber Security, Legal, and Procurement to establish and enforce robust governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption.
  • Lead the evaluation of third-party AI solutions through comprehensive questionnaires to ensure compliance with enterprise security and data privacy standards.
  • Define success metrics and KPIs for AI implementations, monitoring performance, user adoption, and ROI.
  • Review AI use cases for viability and financial returns.
• Enablement & Change Management
  • Co-launch and co-lead the Data and AI Academy to provide role-based, tiered education on AI practices and tools for the entire workforce.
  • Democratize innovation by managing the "Idea Collection Engine," systematically capturing and evaluating high-ROI pain points directly from employees.
  • Act as the critical bridge between technical engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Future Roadmap Focus
  • Lead the transition into 2026+ plans, including expanding the availability of AI agents across various domains for both interactive and programmatic users.
  • Establish native AI connections with core enterprise applications such as SAP and Salesforce.
  • Scale AI-driven predictive insights and simulations from POC to fully active, high-impact business products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Technical Expertise
  • Advanced AI Literacy: Deep conceptual and practical understanding of LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic orchestration frameworks.
  • Programming & Frameworks: Proficiency and experience with orchestration tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AutoGen.
  • Architectural Knowledge: Familiarity with vector search and storage solutions (e.g., Vertex AI Search) and API integration strategies.
• Leadership & Strategy
  • Effectively lead a team of AI process engineers and builders, including defining and managing budgets and demand vs. capacity.
  • Influence thought leadership and work across all functions to drive and enable AI use cases.
• Business Analysis
  • Exceptional ability to map complex business processes and identify viable candidates for AI integration.
• Agile Methodology
  • Experience managing project backlogs, writing robust technical documentation, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication
  • Proven ability to translate highly technical concepts for executive audiences and non-technical business units.

Pay

Base salary range: $176,000–$242,000. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on geographic location, relevant candidate experience, skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contribution.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates for your primary residence.
• Professional growth and development through internal training programs, courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on education and allyship.