AVP AI Strategy and Transformation

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President of AI Strategy & Transformation to lead enterprise AI strategy, governance, and execution within a healthcare organization. This executive role focuses on measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes while ensuring HIPAA compliance and responsible AI practices.

The position requires 10+ years in transformation leadership with healthcare experience and a proven ability to drive change across large, matrixed organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years enterprise-level program, strategy, or transformation leadership.
• Experience managing governance frameworks, complex portfolios, and executive stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, predictive analytics, and related technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through strategy and execution.
• Healthcare industry experience is required.
• Experience working within regulated environments and managing compliance-focused initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise AI roadmap and investment strategy.
• Lead AI governance, portfolio management, and prioritization of AI initiatives.
• Partner with executive, clinical, operational, and technology leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Establish ROI frameworks and track business value across AI programs.
• Oversee AI vendor evaluations, contracts, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, governance, and clinical safety requirements.
• Drive change management, AI adoption, and organizational AI maturity.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across the enterprise.

Skills

AI governance

Enterprise transformation

Healthcare industry

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Communication skills

Vendor evaluation

Budget planning

Job description

W2 only- No C2C, 1099 or sponsorship

Assistant Vice President, AI Strategy & Transformation

Healthcare Experience Required

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President of AI Strategy & Transformation to lead enterprise-wide AI strategy, governance, and execution within a healthcare organization. This highly visible leadership role will drive AI initiatives that deliver measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes while ensuring compliance, patient safety, and responsible AI practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise AI roadmap and investment strategy.
• Lead AI governance, portfolio management, and prioritization of AI initiatives.
• Partner with executive, clinical, operational, and technology leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Establish ROI frameworks and track business value across AI programs.
• Oversee AI vendor evaluations, contracts, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, governance, and clinical safety requirements.
• Drive change management, AI adoption, and organizational AI maturity.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years of enterprise-level program, strategy, or transformation leadership.
• Experience managing governance frameworks, complex portfolios, and executive stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, predictive analytics, and related technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through strategy and execution.
• Healthcare industry experience is required.
• Experience working within regulated environments and managing compliance-focused initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Ideal Background

• Healthcare provider, payer, population health, or healthcare services organizations.
• Enterprise AI transformation, digital transformation, innovation, or strategic operations leadership.
• Experience influencing senior executives and driving change across large, matrixed organizations.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic leader who can bridge business and technology to deliver meaningful AI-driven transformation in healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).