Director of Data & AI
$125,000–$165,000 year
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Lead enterprise data engineering and AI enablement initiatives aligned with business strategy; design and evolve modern cloud-based data platforms (data lakehouse, warehouse, streaming); identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact AI and machine learning use cases across the organization; establish responsible AI practices, governance, security, and ethical standards; provide strategic guidance on AI opportunities and implementation approaches; oversee data architecture, integration, governance, quality, and scalability; build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data engineers and AI professionals; manage technology vendors, cloud platforms, and AI tools supporting enterprise capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or AI
- Experience building modern cloud-based data platforms and enterprise data solutions
- Demonstrated success leading AI or machine learning initiatives from strategy through implementation
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with technical and executive stakeholders
- Cloud, Data, or AI certifications are a plus
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