Vice President – AI, Data and Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement TDS's strategy for enterprise AI, data, analytics, and governance.

• Establish systems, platforms, roadmaps, investments, and operational models.

• Work alongside business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI and data solutions.

• Spearhead the acquisition, development, and organization-wide adoption of AI, data management, and business analytics.

• Ensure adherence to responsible governance, privacy, security, compliance, and ethical usage of data.

• Promote training, adoption, best practices, portfolio management, and realization of value.

• Manage vendor strategy, selection, performance, and partnerships.

• Build and lead high-performing teams across AI, data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, and data science.

• Directly report to the Chief Information Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher, or a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience.

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in technology, data, analytics, AI, or digital leadership.

• Extensive experience in leading enterprise-scale AI, data, and analytics functions.

• A Master's degree is preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Experience in developing and executing strategies related to AI, data, and analytics.

• Significant experience in the telecommunications or digital infrastructure industries is highly preferred.

• Proven track record in leading large, cross-functional teams and establishing high-performing AI, analytics, data, or centers of excellence.

• Expertise in modern AI, machine learning, generative AI, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data governance, and cloud-based data platforms.

• Experience in modernizing data environments and implementing scalable, self-service, cloud-based analytics solutions.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, product management, DataOps/MLOps, security, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture.

• Capacity to influence senior leaders and translate business requirements into scalable technological solutions with measurable results.

• Experience in managing strategic vendors and technology partnerships.

• Outstanding executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Education assistance.

• Paid vacation (15 days accrued annually for full-time; pro-rated for associates working between 20–39 hours).

• Paid sick leave (10 days accrued annually for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates).

• Seven paid national holidays along with one floating holiday.

• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment).

• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage for associates working 30 or more hours per week.

• Associate Resource Groups dedicated to community and professional development.