Director of AI & Retail Transformation

Intellibus; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellibus is seeking a Director - AI & Data Strategy (Retail Transformation) to lead executive AI initiatives and build a scalable retail delivery practice for Intellibus.

This hybrid role sits at the intersection of retail strategy and hands-on delivery, partnering with CIO/CTO/CDO and business executives to translate strategy into executable programs and oversee delivery across multiple squads covering data foundations, AI pilots, and platform modernization.

Qualifications

• 12-20 years in technology, AI, data, or digital transformation.
• 5+ years in executive-facing leadership or consulting roles.
• Direct retail, grocery, or supply chain domain experience (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Intellibus partner to the client's Executive Leadership Team.
• Translate business priorities into a prioritized portfolio of AI and data initiatives.
• Lead executive AI roadmap reviews and value realization discussions.
• Ensure all initiatives align with governance, compliance, and ethical AI standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor balancing ambition with technical and operational reality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Retail domain knowledge

AI strategy

Delivery leadership

Job description

Intellibus is seeking a Director - AI & Data Strategy (Retail Transformation) to lead executive AI initiatives and build a scalable retail delivery practice for Intellibus.

This hybrid role sits at the intersection of retail strategy and hands-on delivery, partnering with CIO/CTO/CDO and business executives to translate strategy into executable programs and oversee delivery across multiple squads covering data foundations, AI pilots, and platform modernization.