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# Senior Director AI & Data

- **Company:** Northwest Partners
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us60c434143f1739305c83521b407e02d9

## About the Role

* Senior-level experience in AI, Data, Technology, or Digital Transformation
 * Proven experience leading AI transformation within a corporate environment
 * Strong understanding of modern AI/ML and GenAI technologies
 * Experience identifying and prioritizing AI use cases
 * Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
 * Experience working with AI/ML engineering and technical teams
 * Understanding of AI governance, risk, and responsible AI
 * Strong program/project management experience
 * Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Experience operating at a Senior Director or VP level
 * Must be a US Citizen, Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor of Commerce/Business Job Description Role Overview:…

## Description

Northwest Partners is supporting a leading data and technology organization that is investing heavily in AI transformation and is looking for a Senior Director, AI Transformation & Data to lead internal AI initiatives and help drive the organization's AI strategy. This is a hybrid leadership role based in Florham Park, New Jersey, or Jacksonville, Florida. The role is focused on identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing AI use cases across the business. The ideal candidate will have strong corporate AI transformation experience and be comfortable working across technical teams, business stakeholders, and AI governance functions. What You Will Do

 * Lead and coordinate internal AI transformation initiatives and use cases
 * Evaluate and triage AI opportunities across different business functions
 * Work closely with business and technology leaders to identify where AI can create value
 * Partner with existing AI/ML teams who are responsible for building and deploying solutions
 * Provide strong technical AI expertise without needing to be a hands-on AI developer
 * Help prioritize AI initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, and cost
 * Work closely with AI Governance to ensure initiatives align with organizational standards
 * Collaborate across departments to drive AI projects from idea through implementation
 * Provide senior-level leadership and guidance around AI strategy and transformation
 * Support the broader AI roadmap and internal adoption of AI technologies


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