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Vice President of AI Strategy
Vice President of AI Strategy
The Vice President of AI Strategy will define and lead the company's enterprise-wide AI vision and strategic direction, identifying high-impact opportunities for AI adoption and aligning initiatives with business goals. This role involves driving long-term competitive advantage through intelligent systems and data-driven innovation, requiring strategic leadership, technical understanding, and strong business acumen.
About the role
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary Vice President of AI Strategy to define and lead the company’s enterprise-wide AI vision and strategic direction. This role will focus on identifying high-impact opportunities for AI adoption, aligning AI initiatives with business goals, and driving long-term competitive advantage through intelligent systems and data-driven innovation. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership, technical understanding, and strong business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Vision
- Define and execute the company’s AI strategy and long-term roadmap
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI across products, operations, and customer experience
- Align AI initiatives with corporate strategy and growth priorities
Business Integration & Impact
- Partner with business units to embed AI into core offerings and workflows
- Drive measurable outcomes such as revenue growth, cost optimization, and efficiency gains
- Translate AI capabilities into business value and competitive differentiation
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, automation)
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging use cases
- Establish innovation frameworks to accelerate experimentation and scaling
Data & Platform Strategy
- Lead enterprise data strategy, including governance, quality, and accessibility
- Oversee development of AI platforms and infrastructure
- Promote a data-driven culture across the organization
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Establish AI governance frameworks (ethics, explainability, model risk management)
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements
- Mitigate risks related to AI deployment and operational integrity
Executive Leadership
- Advise executive team and board on AI investments and priorities
- Build and lead cross-functional teams across AI, data, and product
- Drive organizational transformation toward AI-first operations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related field (MBA or PhD preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in AI, technology strategy, or digital transformation
- Proven experience defining and executing AI strategies at scale
- Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and enterprise applications
- Experience in senior leadership and cross-functional environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, or platform-based organizations
- Familiarity with generative AI and large-scale model deployment
- Background in AI commercialization or product strategy
- Experience with global markets and regulatory environments
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and long-term vision
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Technical fluency in AI ecosystems
- Executive communication and influence
- Ability to lead change in complex organizations