Director of AI Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

MetroPlusHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroPlusHealth is seeking a forward-thinking Director of AI Innovation & Strategic Initiatives to identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions that advance the organization’s mission to deliver high-quality, equitable care to New Yorkers.

The role leads AI strategy, pilots, and vendor partnerships while guiding cross-functional teams through digital transformation and change management. Strong collaboration with clinical, operational, and IT leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Business, Health Administration, Data/AI, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI/ML initiatives, healthcare technology, or innovation roles.
• Experience leading AI product pilots, digital projects, or emerging technology programs.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, health plans, regulatory requirements (HIPAA, CMS, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work with vendors, evaluate AI solutions, and manage technical partnerships.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Opportunity Identification: Identify high-impact AI use cases aligning with clinical, operational, and member experience priorities; assess feasibility, risk, and ROI.
• Lead Execution of AI Pilots & Programs: Oversee design, planning, and delivery of AI pilots with governance and data standards; track milestones and outcomes.
• Vendor Engagement & Relationship Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with AI vendors and partners; conduct due diligence on privacy/security and integration.
• Market Research & Landscape Monitoring: Track AI trends, benchmark practices, and prepare executive insights.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Management: Collaborate across IT, legal, data governance to ensure safe, ethical AI adoption; support user adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business, Health Admin, Data/AI, or related field

Job description

Empower. Unite. Care.

MetroPlus

Position Overview

Empower. Unite. Care. MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit, work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every day.

MetroPlusHealth is seeking a forward-thinking Director of AI Innovation & Strategic Initiatives to lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions that advance the organization's mission to deliver high-quality, equitable, and accessible care to New Yorkers. This role will drive AI-related strategy, manage pilots and execution, cultivate vendor partnerships, and perform ongoing market and technology research to ensure MetroPlusHealth remains at the forefront of digital transformation.

This is a matrixed management position with direct oversight of project resources.

Scope Of Role & Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Opportunity Identification
  • Identify high-impact AI use cases that align with MetroPlusHealth’s clinical, operational, and member experience priorities.
  • Conduct assessments to determine feasibility, risks, and expected ROI for potential AI initiatives.
  • Collaborate with leaders across clinical, operations, population health, claims, and member engagement areas to uncover pain points and opportunities for AI-driven improvements.
• Lead Execution of AI Pilots & Programs
  • Oversee end-to-end design, planning, and delivery of AI pilots, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance, and data governance standards.
  • Manage project timelines, milestones, outcomes tracking, and post-pilot evaluation.
  • Drive cross-functional coordination with IT, data analytics, clinical operations, and compliance.
• Vendor Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with AI technology vendors, startups, and strategic partners.
  • Conduct due diligence on capabilities, privacy/security standards, and integration requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between MetroPlusHealth and external AI solution providers.
• Market Research & Landscape Monitoring
  • Continuously monitor trends in AI, generative AI, machine learning, automation, and healthcare innovation.
  • Benchmark MetroPlusHealth’s approach against industry best practices.
  • Prepare insights reports and recommendations for executive leadership, highlighting emerging technologies and competitive opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Management
  • Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, data governance, and clinical leaders to ensure safe, ethical, and compliant adoption of AI.
  • Support change management and user adoption for new AI tools and workflows.
  • Communicate progress and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.

This position plays a critical role in helping MetroPlusHealth leverage AI to:

• Improve member experience
• Streamline operations
• Enhance clinical decision support
• Drive cost savings
• Innovate on behalf of New Yorkers who depend on the health plan

Required Education, Training & Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Business, Health Administration, Data/AI, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI/ML initiatives, healthcare technology, or innovation roles.
• Experience leading AI product pilots, digital projects, or emerging technology programs.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, health plans, regulatory requirements (HIPAA, CMS, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work with vendors, evaluate AI solutions, and manage technical partnerships.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Professional Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Vendor & Partner Management
• Emerging Technology Evaluation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Innovation Mindset
• Change Management

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