Director, AI Strategy & Transformation

Accountabilities

• Define and lead the overall AI transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain an AI roadmap that balances immediate business opportunities with long-term innovation initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI-enabled opportunities across business functions.
• Establish AI project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and measurement processes to ensure effective execution.
• Manage AI-related budgets, including investments in tools, platforms, vendors, experimentation, and enablement programs.
• Identify emerging AI technologies, assess their potential impact, and recommend solutions that improve productivity and business performance.
• Act as an AI champion across the organization by educating teams, encouraging adoption, and communicating practical AI applications.
• Translate complex AI concepts into accessible guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and implement AI governance frameworks, policies, and responsible-use practices to support secure and compliant adoption.
• Balance innovation speed with appropriate risk management, ensuring teams can leverage AI effectively while maintaining operational safeguards.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader with experience driving enterprise transformation initiatives and enabling organizations to adopt emerging technologies.
• You should combine strong business acumen with a deep understanding of AI capabilities, governance, and practical applications.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives and driving organizational change.
• Strong understanding of modern AI technologies, capabilities, limitations, and business applications.
• Experience developing strategies, roadmaps, and operating models for emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizational budgets and evaluate technology investments.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leaders across functions.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, policies, and responsible technology adoption practices.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Strong curiosity and hands-on approach toward experimenting with new AI tools, platforms, and workflows.
• Experience identifying automation opportunities and implementing technology solutions that improve efficiency.
• Background in strategy, operations, technology leadership, digital transformation, or consulting is preferred.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $200,000 - $300,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, and additional compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the majority of costs covered by the employer.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off package, including vacation days, sick days, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Paid family leave and employee assistance programs.
• Quarterly self-care stipends and wellness support programs.
• Access to optional benefits, including healthcare savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, legal support, supplemental insurance options, and more.
• Remote work environment designed to support flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.