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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Strategy and Transformation Lead - **Company:** Select Solutions Group LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Systems, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Large Language Models - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e4d97d6d-6f5c-4a00-989b-5586542b3a93 ## About the Role · Demonstrated experience leading AI transformation or digital strategy programs in complex enterprise environments · Strong background in financial services or banking; prior experience operating in highly regulated or high-stakes environments, where governance, compliance, and risk considerations shape how decisions are made, is important · Exceptional communication and executive presence - comfortable presenting to and influencing C-suite leadership · Proficiency in developing polished, insight-driven presentations and iterating them quickly against senior feedback · Technical fluency across the AI landscape: working knowledge of frontier models, LLMs, SaaS/PaaS platforms, and foundational data systems - sufficient to hold credible conversations with both technical teams and non-technical executives · Familiarity with prominent AI tools, applications, and enterprise use cases across productivity, content, and analytics functions · Understanding of data foundations and how they underpin AI deployment - familiarity with Lakehouse architectures, SharePoint, and content management ecosystems, and patterns for integrating data infrastructure with AI applications is preferred · Ability to facilitate structured workshops and simplify complex solution concepts for non-technical audiences · A track record of developing strategic roadmaps that balance ambition with delivery reality · Resourcefulness and intellectual curiosity - proactively researching, synthesizing, and applying new information to client problems · Experience working in agile or structured delivery environments, with comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously ## Description We are seeking an AI Strategy and Transformation Lead to drive a high-profile AI transformation program within the marketing function of one of the world's leading financial institutions. This is a senior client-facing role, working directly with marketing leadership to shape and deliver a forward-looking AI strategy - spanning governance, tooling, operating model design, and measurable adoption. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and delivery: translating executive vision into structured programs, navigating the complexity of a highly regulated enterprise, and ensuring AI capabilities are embedded into how the marketing organization works - not just what it procures. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following: · Lead the end-to-end AI strategy and transformation program for a large marketing function at a Tier 1 financial institution · Serve as a primary strategic advisor to senior marketing leadership, presenting recommendations and roadmaps to C-suite and senior director-level stakeholders · Define and evolve the AI strategy, including tool selection, operating model design, governance frameworks, and adoption planning · Develop and maintain a dual-track program roadmap - balancing near-term wins with long-term transformation objectives · Facilitate executive workshops that translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable decisions · Take ambiguous inputs, stakeholder feedback, and shifting priorities, and convert them into structured deliverables with clear owners and timelines · Produce high-quality strategy decks, briefing materials, and executive presentations; iterate rapidly based on client feedback · Research and evaluate emerging AI tools, platforms, and use cases - bringing informed, evidence-based recommendations to the table · Identify blockers to adoption and design pragmatic interventions grounded in organizational behavior and change management principles The qualified candidate will have the following experience/skills ## Related Videos - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Trustworthy AI Starts at Deployment: 5 Checks Before You Ship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/753-trustworthy-ai-starts-at-deployment-5-checks-before-you-ship)