Sr. Director NextGen AI Trends & Partnerships (fully remote)

About the position The Senior NextGen AI Trends & Partnerships Director is responsible for exploring and defining how AI and digital disruption as macro trends influences business models, products, systems, and the manner in which the organization interacts with clients. The Expert will assess emerging trends, technologies, electronic platforms and potential AI business opportunities, considering local and global aspects in terms of how services will be utilized, perceived and adopted across a wide range of differing social and economic environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Digital Innovation and Transformation
• Identify and assess AI technologies, and platforms to determine their potential impact on business models, products, and client interactions
• Act as a thought leader, providing expert insights and guidance on AI initiatives across the organization
• Support senior leadership with identifying the right partners, and establishing the needed business cases to secure funding for pursuing high-impact AI opportunities
• Provide Expert Advisory to Senior Leadership
• Offer specialized advice to EVP management teams on complex AI transformation challenges and opportunities
• Develop and communicate actionable recommendations to senior management, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies
• Represent the organization as a recognized expert in AI innovation during internal and external engagements
• Foster International External Collaboration and Partnerships
• Establish and maintain strategic collaborations with external partners to drive AI innovation and leverage global expertise
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across global teams to enhance organizational capabilities in AI innovation
• As an individual contributor working with a high degree of independence, deliver executive-level analysis to the Chief AI Officer and communicate clear, deductive insights on emerging AI trends.
• Synthesize knowledge gained from scouting, networking, and engaging with relevant AI domains to keep the organization at the forefront

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent education with 14+ years of experience required or Master's Degree/MBA from an accredited university or equivalent education with 12+ years of experience and/or Doctorate degree from an accredited university or equivalent education with 10+ years of experience
• Experience with ML engineering, designing AI platforms and frameworks, defining AI strategy and governance
• Expert in AI technologies, digital business models, and global market trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide expert advice in a highly specialized field of AI innovation and transformation
• Proven capability to act as a thought leader and drive strategic initiatives at senior leadership levels (SVP/GVP)
• Strong skills in assessing emerging AI trends, technologies, and digital business opportunities on both local and global scales
• Expertise in presenting business cases to executive leadership to secure funding for digital initiatives
• Ability to lead and foster international collaborations with external partners
• Advanced understanding of how digital disruption impacts business models, products, systems, and client interactions
• Exceptional strategic planning and execution skills within a complex organizational structure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior management teams
• Demonstrate an enterprise mindset with experience and understanding of global organizations, and a natural ability to navigate across all levels and team structures
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT resources, including software applications, data processing, and telecommunications systems
• Capacity to evaluate and adapt services for diverse social and economic environments

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement program
• voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
• sick time policy
• flex-able vacation policy
• parental leave policy