Senior Director, Data Products & AI Delivery

Staples Advantage Canada; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture with BRGs

22 days PTO + holidays

Discounts (Online & Retail)

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples Advantage Canada seeks a Senior Director, Data Product and AI Delivery to define and execute the enterprise data and AI strategy, overseeing a portfolio of data products, platforms, and AI initiatives. You will convert business priorities into scalable, governed solutions with measurable value across supply chain, marketplace, and other workflows.

You will lead Directors, Senior Managers, and Managers to drive portfolio governance, responsible AI, platform modernization, and resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in data products, platforms, analytics, AI, or related fields.
• 7+ years of formal people management experience.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale transformation, product portfolios, platforms, or AI delivery initiatives.
• Experience owning multi-year data/AI product strategies with governance and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise strategy and multi-year roadmap for data products, platforms, ML, and AI delivery.
• Translate business priorities into product portfolios, investment plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Own the data and AI product lifecycle from intake, funding, delivery, adoption, to retirement.
• Prioritize investments based on strategic alignment, value, feasibility, risk, and total cost of ownership.
• Translate AI strategy into production-ready applications for key business workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver scalable data and AI solutions.
• Establish enterprise standards and governance for data products, responsible AI, security, and privacy.
• Guide modernization of cloud data and AI platforms and model operations.
• Monitor portfolio delivery, adoption, reliability, and realized business value.
• Develop multi-year investment plans, budgets, and vendor roadmaps.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Build and retain diverse leadership teams and foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder alignment

Business acumen

Change leadership

Talent leadership

Innovation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Staples Advantage Canada seeks a Senior Director, Data Product and AI Delivery to define and execute the enterprise data and AI strategy, overseeing a portfolio of data products, platforms, and AI initiatives. You will convert business priorities into scalable, governed solutions with measurable value across supply chain, marketplace, and other workflows.

You will lead Directors, Senior Managers, and Managers to drive portfolio governance, responsible AI, platform modernization, and resource