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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, AI & Data Leader - **Company:** GE Aerospace - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Catalyst (Software), Workflow Management Systems, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gavbmu ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of professional experience (or equivalent years of experience/Military service). + 7+ years of dedicated experience in Data Analytics/Engineering leadership. + Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience Eligibility Requirement: + Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. The Ideal Candidate + **Tech-Savy Strategist:** Deep knowledge of DT operations and the ability to translate "shop talk" into analytical problem statements. + **Lean Champion:** Experience coaching others in Lean behaviors and applying them to digital workflows. + **Influential Communicator:** Confident interfacing with senior leadership and global teams to drive organizational change. + **Customer-First Mindset:** A track record of evaluating decisions through the eyes of the customer to ensure high-impact results. ## Description As the AI Catalyst Leader for Unison (GE Aerospace), you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge data science and world-class aerospace product and service delivery. Reporting to the CDIO of GE Aerospace and the GM of the Unison, you won't just build models-you'll be a leader in a high-performing team to embed AI directly into our shop floors and customer offerings. This is a high-impact, gemba-focused role designed to revolutionize aerospace productivity through Lean principles and intelligent automation., + **Strategic Execution:** Lead the AI/ML product strategy across Unison, turning complex business needs into data-driven solutions that optimize SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) that align with both business need and enterprise framework. + **Team Leadership:** Build and mentor a premier data and AI applications team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. + **Operational Integration:** Partner with shop operations to deploy AI tools that reduce downtime, improve engine service outcomes, and enhance profitability. + **Lean Transformation:** Act as a Lean practitioner, applying "Flight Deck" behaviors to standardize technology delivery and drive business transformation. + **Genba Presence:** Spend ~40% of your time on-site at Unison facilities to understand the user experience firsthand and ensure technology solves real-world shop problems. ## Related Videos - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Angstfreude - AI and Corporate Culture - The Thrill and the Threat](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100354-angstfreude-ai-and-corporate-culture-the-thrill-and-the-threat) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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) - [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) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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