
Director - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the organization's AI strategy to align with business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
- Stay updated on AI trends, technologies, and industry best practices to maintain leadership in the field.
- Team and Project Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams of AI researchers, engineers, and data scientists.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI models and systems.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Partner with business units to identify AI use cases and prioritize initiatives.
- Communicate complex AI concepts and strategies to stakeholders, including the executive team and board members.
- Foster collaboration between AI teams and other departments such as IT, marketing, and operations.
- Technology and Innovation:
- Drive the development of proprietary AI tools, frameworks, and technologies.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party AI solutions where appropriate.
- Continuously monitor the evolving AI/ML landscape and identify opportunities to leverage new advancements.
- Governance and Ethics:
- Establish and enforce policies for ethical AI development and deployment.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies.
- Performance Measurement:
- Define and track KPIs to measure the impact of AI initiatives on business outcomes.
- Report on AI progress and achievements to senior leadership.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, including leadership roles.
- Proven track record of delivering AI solutions that drive business value.
- Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
- Strong understanding of AI ethics, governance, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in managing large-scale AI projects and budgets.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and AI tools.
- Experience in industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, or technology.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex data.
- Knowledge of Agile or other project management methodologies.