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Director of AI and Automation

INSPYR Solutions
Nashville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Title: Director of AI and Automation
Location: Nashville, TN hybrid on site 2 to 3 days per week.  
Duration: 6 months potential contract to hire. Also, open to direct hire for the right candidate.
Compensation: $90 to $100 per hour W2. $165K to $180K plus bonus and stock
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US 
 
Job Description:  
The Director of AI and Automation leads the organization's business intelligence, reporting, artificial intelligence, and automation capabilities. This role is responsible for developing practical, business-aligned solutions that improve decision-making, increase operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and accelerate innovation across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with business leaders to translate operational needs into analytics, AI, and automation solutions.
  • Develop and execute the roadmap for AI, analytics, reporting, and automation initiatives.
  • Lead BI and reporting strategy, including dashboards, metrics, KPIs, and self-service analytics.
  • Identify, prioritize, and deliver AI use cases that create measurable business value.
  • Establish governance standards for responsible AI, data quality, model oversight, privacy, security, and compliance.
  • Lead automation initiatives that improve process efficiency, reduce manual work, and support scalable operations.
  • Manage project portfolios, budgets, vendor relationships, and delivery timelines for AI and automation programs.
  • Build organizational capability through standards, training, adoption support, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Lead and develop teams responsible for analytics, data engineering, AI solutions, and automation delivery.

Skillset / Experience:  
  • 8 years of progressive experience in technology, analytics, AI, automation, data, or digital transformation.
  • 3 years of leadership experience managing teams, programs, or enterprise initiatives.
  • Experience leading BI/reporting, analytics platforms, automation programs, or AI enabled solutions.
  • Pragmatic experience and understanding of data governance, AI governance, security, privacy, and responsible technology practices.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to executive, business, and operational stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success delivering measurable business outcomes through technology-enabled transformation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in operationally complex environments
  • Familiarity with machine learning, generative AI, robotic process automation, workflow automation, cloud platforms, and modern data architecture.
  • Experience with change management, adoption planning, and enterprise capability building.
 
Our benefits package includes: 
  • Comprehensive medical benefits 
  • Competitive pay, 401(k) 
  • Retirement plan 
  • …and much more! 
 
About INSPYR Solutions:  
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. 
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 

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