Director, AI Strategy & Transformation — Portfolio Leader

NielsenIQ; Illinois; Remote; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical

Flexible spending accounts & Health +

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary PTO & 11 holidays

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Director of AI Strategy and Transformation to shape and advance a portfolio of strategic AI initiatives across the organization. The role is remote in the US, with base compensation of $132,000 to $160,000 and comprehensive benefits.

You will translate enterprise strategy into coordinated actions, mobilize cross-functional teams, and align senior stakeholders to drive momentum and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable programs
• Experience leading AI, digital, or technology transformation initiatives
• Strong portfolio mindset with governance and delivery experience
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain a portfolio of strategic AI transformation initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Evaluate opportunities, investments, dependencies, risks, and sequencing to support leadership decisions.
• Translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, decisions, and accountability.
• Mobilize cross-functional teams around high-priority transformation opportunities.
• Provide direct leadership to select strategic initiatives requiring senior coordination.
• Identify barriers, resolve ambiguity, and translate concepts into execution plans.
• Build alignment among senior business, Product, and Technology leaders.
• Develop strategic recommendations and leadership narratives for decisions.
• Maintain visibility into portfolio progress and emerging risks.
• Evolve governance and engagement models to support AI transformation.
• Lead relationships with technology, consulting, and strategic partners.

Skills

Portfolio management

Strategic prioritization

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

AI strategy

Change management

Partner management

Job description

NielsenIQ is seeking a Director of AI Strategy and Transformation to shape and advance a portfolio of strategic AI initiatives across the organization. The role is remote in the US, with base compensation of $132,000 to $160,000 and comprehensive benefits.

You will translate enterprise strategy into coordinated actions, mobilize cross-functional teams, and align senior stakeholders to drive momentum and measurable outcomes.