Director of AI Transformation & Delivery

PartsBadger, LLC.; Cedarburg (WI); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work environment

Free daily lunches

Snack/beverage rooms

Job summary

PartsBadger seeks a Director of AI Transformation to lead strategy and implementation of AI adoption across the organization. You will work across departments, partnering with software teams to deploy tools that solve real workflow problems.

The role reports to the VP of IT and requires strong change management and communications skills. Located in Cedarburg, WI, the company offers a collaborative, fast-moving environment with a hands-on approach to AI integration and a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in deploying technology within departments.
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI or automation solutions in a business environment
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, LLMs, automation tools, and data workflows
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and influencing without direct authority
• Strong understanding of business functions including, HR, finance, sales, supply chain, production, shipping, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills — able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Adaptable, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Independent problem solver with a bias toward action

Responsibilities

• Embed yourself across all departments — Shop/Production, Sales & Marketing, Engineering/CAM, Finance, and Operations — to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and opportunities
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and evaluate their relevance to our business
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of AI tools and platforms across the business
• Act as the product lead on behalf of departments to shepherd deployments.
• Define requirements, set priorities, and ensure solutions are built or integrated to spec
• Oversee testing, rollout, and iteration of AI-powered tools and workflows
• Develop documentation, training, and support materials for each deployment
• Manage change across the organization, driving buy-in at every level
• Report AI program status, wins, and risks directly to VP of IT and executive leadership
• Help develop and own the company-wide AI adoption roadmap, aligned with PartsBadger's growth goals

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Independent problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

CAM systems

MES systems

Job description

PartsBadger seeks a Director of AI Transformation to lead strategy and implementation of AI adoption across the organization. You will work across departments, partnering with software teams to deploy tools that solve real workflow problems.

The role reports to the VP of IT and requires strong change management and communications skills. Located in Cedarburg, WI, the company offers a collaborative, fast-moving environment with a hands-on approach to AI integration and a focus on delivering