AI & Decision Intelligence Director

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, seeks an experienced AI & Automation leader to define and execute the Revenue Intelligence roadmap.

You translate business challenges into scalable AI and automation solutions and advise on emerging technologies across commercial functions. You will design and deploy production ML and AI-powered solutions, build forecasting and decision-support models, and create workflows that boost productivity and insights.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in AI, ML, data science, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation.
• Production experience deploying ML/AI solutions.
• Experience with LLMs, agentic AI, and emerging AI tech.
• Experience with predictive modeling, forecasting, or decision-support.
• Strong Python and SQL skills plus modern analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI & Automation Innovation: Develop and execute the Revenue Intelligence AI, ML, and intelligent automation roadmap across commercial functions.
• Build AI-Powered Intelligence Solutions: Design, deploy, and monitor ML, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions in production.
• Drive Intelligent Automation: Design and implement automation to streamline insight generation, reporting, and decision-support processes.
• Deliver Business Impact: Establish best practices, measure adoption and value, and manage external vendors and contractors.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytics platforms

Azure AI

Azure OpenAI

Databricks

Power Platform

LLMs

B2B experience

Decision intelligence

Education

Relevant degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field

Job description

Responsibility:

• Lead AI & Automation Innovation Develop and execute the Revenue Intelligence AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation roadmap. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value AI and automation use cases across commercial functions. Translate business challenges into scalable AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies and their practical business applications.
• Build AI-Powered Intelligence Solutions Design, develop, deploy, and monitor machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions in production environments. Create forecasting, propensity, recommendation, customer intelligence, and decision-support models that improve commercial decision-making. Build agentic AI and large language model (LLM)-powered applications and workflows that enhance productivity and insight generation. Apply advanced analytics techniques to uncover opportunities and improve commercial outcomes.
• Drive Intelligent Automation Design and implement automation solutions that streamline insight generation, reporting, and decision-support processes. Improve efficiency and productivity through scalable automation capabilities and repeatable delivery frameworks.
• Deliver Business Impact Establish AI, machine learning, and automation best practices and scalable delivery frameworks within Revenue Intelligence. Partner cross-functionally to align solutions with strategic business priorities and measurable outcomes. Measure adoption, performance, and value realization of AI and automation initiatives. Manage external vendors and contractor resources supporting delivery efforts.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field preferred. 7 or more years of experience required. Experience in AI, machine learning, data science, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation preferred.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning or AI solutions in production environments.
• Experience building solutions using large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and emerging AI technologies.
• Experience with predictive modeling, forecasting, propensity modeling, recommendation models, customer intelligence, or decision-support capabilities.
• Experience designing and implementing intelligent automation solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Strong programming and analytical skills, including experience with Python, SQL, and modern analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and executive leaders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and manage external vendors or consulting partners.
• Experience working within large B2B organizations.
• Experience with Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, and Power Platform.
• Experience building customer intelligence, recommendation, or decision intelligence platforms.
• Experience working with commercial analytics, revenue intelligence, or go-to-market organizations.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $236,600.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

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