Head of Enterprise AI Strategy (Remote)

Eliassen Group; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 160,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Sick time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, this 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, remote opportunity offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. Salary: $160,000 - $256,600/yr.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology strategy or IT leadership, with 3+ years in AI/ML.
• Proven track record 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 executives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.
• Familiarity with regulatory and ethical AI considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own our client’s 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 and regulatory changes.

Skills

AI strategy

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Governance & ethics

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an AI Strategy Director to define and lead an enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, this 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, remote opportunity offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. Salary: $160,000 - $256,600/yr.