Senior Director, AI Enablement

About the role

The Senior Director of AI Enablement will lead the end-to-end AI Enablement Center, owning the enterprise AI roadmap and governing the AI portfolio from ideation through value realization. They will also act as the company's AI thought leader, ensuring all AI activities comply with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI Enablement Center, including strategy, team development, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement across all business units
• Own the enterprise AI roadmap and govern the AI portfolio from ideation through value realization
• Serve as the primary executive sponsor for all three AI use case domains: commercial AI platforms, ITAR-compliant AI environments, and platform-embedded AI
• Build, inspire, and retain a world-class team of AI practitioners, architects, engineers, and change managers
• Establish and chair the AI Governance Board; present to the AI Executive Steering Committee
• Drive relationships with AI platform vendors, research institutions, and industry partners
• Represent the organization at industry events, with customers, and with regulators
• Establish and report on AI KPIs and ROI metrics; ensure AI investments deliver measurable business value
• Ensure all AI activities comply with ITAR, CMMC, export control, and applicable AI regulations

Requirements

• Over 15 years of progressive technology leadership experience, with at least five (5) years in AI, ML, or data science domains
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing technology organizations (30+ people) from early stage through maturity
• Deep working knowledge of modern AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, generative AI, MLOps, and AI-embedded enterprise platforms
• Experience operating in regulated industries (aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services) with strong understanding of compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to translate complex AI concepts into business value narratives for executive and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing significant technology investment portfolios ($10M+)
• The ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area, or be willing to relocate, to work onsite

Qualifications

• Direct experience with ITAR, EAR, CMMC, or other defense/export control regulatory frameworks
• Prior aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industry experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and team-building skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and regulatory frameworks

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

Pay

Buffalo, NY: $255,000.00–$275,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY