Director of AI Enablement & Strategy

CoinDesk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

CoinDesk is redefining how its business teams leverage AI. We are seeking a Director of AI Enablement to define strategy, build the enablement function from the ground up, and partner with engineering to scale AI across the organization.

You will recruit and lead a team of PMs, engineers, and process specialists, owning the execution and measurable ROI. You must have 8+ years in product or tech roles, hands-on experience shipping AI solutions, and strong communication with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years with a product or technical background, with demonstrated experience driving operational change through technology.
• Strong communication skills — able to influence senior executives and energize frontline teams in equal measure.
• Proficiency with AI workflow automation platforms (n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar) and AI/ML tools (LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Vertex AI, Claude).

Responsibilities

• Own the AI strategy for business teams across the Bullish Group and be personally accountable for its delivery.
• Build, configure, and deploy AI workflows and tools directly, setting the standard for quality and speed.
• Drive a structured program that moves fast — prototype, validate, ship what works, kill what doesn't.
• Create a self-enablement model that equips business teams to adopt AI tools independently.
• Build and lead the AI Enablement function from zero — recruit product managers, engineers, and process specialists as the work demands.
• Set clear KPIs for adoption, efficiency, and ROI. Track them rigorously.
• Report to the CTO, COO, and executive leadership on progress, outcomes, and strategic direction.

Skills

8+ years experience

Executive communication

Tools

n8n

Make

Zapier

LangChain

OpenAI APIs

Vertex AI

Claude

Job description

CoinDesk is redefining how its business teams leverage AI. We are seeking a Director of AI Enablement to define strategy, build the enablement function from the ground up, and partner with engineering to scale AI across the organization.

You will recruit and lead a team of PMs, engineers, and process specialists, owning the execution and measurable ROI. You must have 8+ years in product or tech roles, hands-on experience shipping AI solutions, and strong communication with senior leadership.