Director & Head of Data & AI

Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and drive the U.S. data and AI strategy in alignment with global business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on data and AI trends, technologies, and best practices.

Hands-On Execution

• Architect and develop scalable data pipelines, ML models, and analytics solutions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML projects-from ideation and prototyping to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed intelligence into digital products and services.

Data Governance & Infrastructure

• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure quality, compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and consistency.
• Design and oversee modern data architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Promote data literacy and standardized practices across the organization.

Client Engagement & Communication

• Partner with senior leaders, responsible for building the team and the practice/unit as well as driving sales & business development across existing & new clients.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Represent Diconium at industry events and thought leadership forums.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT).

• Standard office environment: use typical office equipment and sit/stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while traveling by car or airplane., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in data/analytics, with 2+ years in a leadership or executive role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data science, AI, and engineering teams along with sales and business development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.), analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau), and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws, ethics in AI, and responsible AI practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD for ML, and model monitoring.
• Prior experience with GenAI / LLMs is a strong plus.

• Grow through robust professional and personal development programs: training courses, free language classes, competence centers, and an active tech community.
• Enjoy a flexible work life balance with hybrid work, workation options, adaptable hours, unlimited PTO (minimum 15 days) and a companywide Christmas break.
• Access comprehensive benefits featuring employer sponsored 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company car program for directors
• Thrive in a values-driven culture that celebrates diversity, sustainability, and community through our Sustainability Hub, employee resource groups, company-sponsored dinners and other after work teaming activities.

At Diconium, you'll work on impactful software, data, and AI projects that help global companies do more with less. Collaborate with 2,300+ experts to deliver measurable business value. We foster a supportive, people-first culture with flexible hybrid work options. About DICONIUM We're a global tech group with 30+ years of experience delivering software, data, and AI solutions-trusted by industry leaders like STIHL, Zeiss, Trumpf, and Volkswagen. Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, we drive digital transformation-from strategy to managed services-shaping a smarter, more sustainable future. We're proud to be part of the Volkswagen Group.