AI Strategy Director

Eliassen Group; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 160,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an AI Strategy Director to define and drive an enterprise AI vision for a global organization. This remote, full-time role reports to the CIO and requires strong leadership in AI strategy and governance.

The position offers a competitive salary between $160,000 and $256,600 per year on a W2 basis, with comprehensive benefits. Remote work enables collaboration across regions and time zones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology strategy or IT leadership.
• 3+ years in AI/ML.
• Ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own our client’s AI strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases with clear success metrics.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and foundation models for enterprise adoption.
• Partner with data science, engineering, and IT teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and ethical considerations for AI initiatives.
• Define infrastructure and resource requirements for AI development and deployment.
• Establish frameworks for model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Advise senior leadership on AI trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.

Skills

AI strategy

Technology leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

AI Strategy Director

Anywhere

Type: Permanent

Category: Delivery Leader

Industry: Technology

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-109158

Date Posted: 10/20/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/zddxPV

Description

Remote

Our client seeks an experienced AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, the leader will set strategic priorities, identify high‑value AI opportunities, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact across a global organization.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $160,000 - $256,600/ yr. w2

JN -102026-109158

Responsibilities

• Develop and own our client’s AI strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases with clear success metrics.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and foundation models for enterprise adoption.
• Partner with data science, engineering, and IT teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and ethical considerations for AI initiatives.
• Define infrastructure and resource requirements for AI development and deployment.
• Establish frameworks for model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Advise senior leadership on AI trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years in technology strategy or IT leadership, including 3+ years in AI/ML.
• Proven track record of shaping and executing AI strategies in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of AI architectures, data pipelines, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.
• Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, and risk considerations in AI adoption.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s preferred.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff…