Global AI Strategy Director (Remote)

Eliassen Group; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 160,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, the leader will set strategic priorities, identify high‑value AI opportunities, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact across a global organization.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology strategy or IT leadership, including 3+ years in AI/ML.
• Proven track record of shaping and executing AI strategies in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of AI architectures, data pipelines, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.
• Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, and risk considerations in AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own AI strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases with clear success metrics.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and foundation models for enterprise adoption.
• Partner with data science, engineering, and IT teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and ethical considerations for AI initiatives.
• Define infrastructure and resource requirements for AI development and deployment.
• Establish frameworks for model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Advise senior leadership on AI trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Governance frameworks

Regulatory & ethics awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, the leader will set strategic priorities, identify high‑value AI opportunities, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact across a global organization.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis.