AI Program Director

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an AI Program Director to lead enterprise AI strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives. The role requires bridging executive leadership with clinical operations, security, analytics, and vendors to identify, deploy, govern, and optimize AI capabilities across the healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in enterprise technology/AI programs, strong governance and stakeholder skills, and familiarity with major analytics and healthcare IT

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading enterprise technology, data, analytics, AI, governance, or AI transformation programs.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-level AI, data, digital, or innovation strategies.
• Experience building governance programs, risk frameworks, or operating models.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and business case development skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Healthcare provider experience strongly preferred.
• Experience developing AI governance programs.
• Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework and Responsible AI principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, ML, or predictive analytics initiatives.
• Familiarity with Epic, Oracle, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or cloud analytics environments.
• Experience driving organizational change and technology adoption initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's enterprise AI strategy and governance framework.
• Drive AI adoption initiatives and business transformation across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with executives, clinical operations, security, analytics, technology, and vendors to deploy AI capabilities.
• Ensure AI investments align with priorities, regulatory requirements, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee risk management, change management, and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Governance programs

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytics & business cases

AI governance

Healthcare ops

AI/ML tools awareness

Job description

Description

Healthcare client is seeking an AI Program Director to lead the organization's enterprise AI strategy, governance framework, adoption initiatives, and AI-enabled business transformation efforts for a 100% remote, 12 month long contract.

This individual will serve as the central leader responsible for ensuring AI investments are aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and measurable business outcomes. The role will bridge executive leadership, clinical operations, security, analytics, technology, and vendor partners to identify, evaluate, deploy, govern, and optimize AI capabilities across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands‑on program execution and possesses a strong understanding of AI governance, change management, risk management, business transformation, and healthcare operations.

This is a highly visible role that will help shape Mosaic's long-term AI vision while establishing the processes, controls, and organizational capabilities necessary for responsible AI adoption.

Top Skills' Details

8+ years of experience leading enterprise technology, data, analytics, AI, governance, or AI transformation programs.

Experience developing and executing enterprise-level AI, data, digital, or innovation strategies.

Experience building governance programs, risk frameworks, or operating models.

Strong experience in stakeholder management and executive communication.

Experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.

Strong analytical and business case development skills.

Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

Healthcare provider experience strongly preferred.

Experience developing AI governance programs.

Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework and Responsible AI principles.

Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, machine learning, or predictive analytics initiatives.

Familiarity with Epic, Oracle, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or cloud analytics environments.

Experience driving organizational change and technology adoption initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $105.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.