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Job Title: Technical Director– AI Solutions & Transformation
Why This Role Matters: Technical Director– AI Solutions & Transformation will shape the future of how IT works in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. By championing forward-thinking tools and practices, this leader will be instrumental in redefining how the enterprise builds, supports, and scales technology—and in accelerating the delivery of AI-enhanced solutions for clients.
Purpose:
- Lead the AI transformation of the technology team by implementing cutting-edge AI tools, technologies, and practices.
- Oversee technical delivery on AI-centric client engagements.
- Enable the upskilling of the software development organization in the use of AI
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a principal advisor to senior leadership on AI strategy and implementation.
- Identify high-impact AI use cases in automation, intelligent operations, application development, research, and predictive analytics.
- Drive adoption of LLMs, generative AI, and multi-agent systems to enhance internal IT operations.
- Lead the design and implementation of AI-first workflows, tools, and platforms across IT.
- Build and lead cross-functional working groups and innovation pilots.
- Support AI-driven client engagements by contributing strategic insight and technical leadership in rapidly building custom software solutions.
- Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and assess relevance to internal IT transformation and external projects.
Success Metrics:
- AI use cases successfully deployed and scaled across IT.
- Efficiency gains or cost savings attributable to AI implementations.
- User adoption and satisfaction of AI-enabled tools and workflows.
- Maturity and scalability of AI governance and data stewardship frameworks.
- Impact and delivery speed of AI-enhanced client solutions.
Ideal Candidate:
- Technologist with 10 years in IT strategy, architecture, and/or digital transformation.
- Deep understanding of the current AI/ML landscape and tools.
- Track record of advising or leading transformation initiatives.
- Experience collaborating on or delivering custom software solutions for clients.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passionate about the practical, responsible, and high-impact use of AI for both internal teams and client-facing engagements.