VP, AI Acceleration

About the role

The Vice President, AI Acceleration at Digital Realty leads the enterprise-wide adoption and execution of AI, shaping how the company engages the external AI market. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role is responsible for scaling AI from pilot to production across all functions and translating internal AI capability into compelling market positioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise AI adoption across all functions, moving from pilots to measurable, scaled deployment
• Operationalize the company’s AI operating model, coordinating ideation through production across teams
• Drive and govern the Functional Certification Program, including SLA adherence and recertification cadence
• Convert unsanctioned “shadow AI” into approved, governed, and measurable enterprise usage
• Define, track, and report AI performance metrics including efficiency, cost, revenue impact, and productivity gains
• Establish Digital Realty as a “Customer Zero” reference for AI deployed on its own infrastructure
• Translate internal AI maturity into external market positioning with Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership
• Engage directly with strategic customers and partners as a senior technical and commercial AI leader
• Shape the company’s point of view on AI infrastructure and differentiation in the market
• Represent Digital Realty externally through industry events, analyst briefings, and executive engagements

Requirements

• 12+ years of technology leadership experience, including significant focus on AI, ML, or data strategy
• Proven success driving enterprise AI adoption across multiple functions at scale
• Experience building or scaling AI governance, certification, or enablement programs
• Ability to engage and influence executive audiences, including board-level stakeholders and customers
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to position AI as both a productivity tool and market differentiator
• Experience working with hyperscalers and AI-native partners preferred
• Background in infrastructure, cloud, or data center environments preferred
• Experience serving as an internal AI leader or leading “Customer Zero” programs in a B2B organization preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with analysts and external audiences
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in leading AI initiatives
• Experience in developing and implementing AI strategies
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and influence
• Collaborative and communicative skills
• Technical expertise in AI, ML, or related fields
• Market positioning and differentiation skills
• Customer engagement and partnership skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) match
• Disability benefits
• Wellness and education benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Pay

$220,000 - $255,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time