VP, AI Acceleration

About the role

The Vice President, AI Acceleration will lead the enterprise-wide adoption and execution of AI at Digital Realty, shaping the company's engagement with the external AI market. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role involves 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 defining and implementing AI strategies
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and team management
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Technical acumen and knowledge of AI and related technologies

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• Wellness and education benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Pay

$220,000 - $255,000 annually

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel requirements