Director of AI, Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish the AI & Data organization, including its operational framework and delivery methodologies.

• Attract and manage the Applied AI Engineer and the Master Data & Standardization Lead.

• Lead the AI Community of Practice, overseeing quarterly meetings and monthly AI discussions within the department.

• Guide over 25 business-designated champions who identify and approve use cases for the intake process.

• Manage the primary demand entry point via FreshService intake while collaborating with the business-led Steering Committee.

• Prioritize and deliver the business-ranked backlog of BI, analytics, and AI/automation initiatives.

• Develop and maintain a governed data foundation and a unified golden data model across ERP, MES, PLM, and the data warehouse.

• Implement data governance, master data standards, quality control, lineage, single sources of truth, and an AI translation layer.

• Collaborate with IT Security & Governance to ensure adherence to ITAR, CUI, and CMMC Level 2 (NIST SP 800-171) standards.

• Define and present AI & Data portfolio KPIs and ROI to the Senior Leadership Team and the LCT Board.

• Cultivate talent, enhance processes, and achieve results in support of aviation safety and reliability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in data, analytics, or AI, with a focus on team leadership.

• Proven ability to create a data governance and/or master data management program from inception.

• History of successfully deploying BI and AI/ML solutions that yield measurable business results.

• Experience in a regulated setting (such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or similarly controlled industries).

• Excellent stakeholder and executive communication skills; capable of converting business needs into a prioritized, governed delivery strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data/information management, engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or gas-turbine sectors is advantageous.

• Familiarity with operating in a CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 environment dealing with ITAR-controlled data and CUI is a plus.

• Knowledge of enterprise platforms like Epicor ERP and Tulip MES, along with cloud data platforms is desirable.

• Possession of DAMA-DMBOK / CDMP certification; an MBA or equivalent leadership qualification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.