AI Strategy Director

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks an experienced AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision across a global organization. Reporting to the CIO, the leader will set strategic priorities, identify high-value AI opportunities, and drive measurable business impact.

The role is full-time and remote, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be willing to work on a U.S. W2 basis.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

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

Technology strategy

AI/ML leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.