Director of Data and AI

Full-time

Description

As a key leader in our digital transformation journey, the Director of Data and AI will be responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s data and artificial intelligence strategy. Reporting to the VP of Digital, this role will lead enterprise-wide initiatives to harness data as a strategic asset, build scalable AI / ML capabilities, and drive data-informed decision-making across the business. The Director will oversee data governance, data engineering, and AI innovation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ethical standards. A central focus will be the design and optimization of modern data Lakehouse architecture using Microsoft Fabric, leveraging Delta Lake and Parquet file formats, and structured through the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers). This platform will serve as the foundation for both analytics, AI, and machine learning initiatives, enabling seamless integration for business automation, intelligence, and maintaining compatibility with advanced AI / ML platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision :

• Define and execute a unified roadmap that integrates software platforms, data infrastructure, and AI capabilities in alignment with business goals and the broader digital strategy.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, and cloud-native solutions—to accelerate digital transformation and innovation.
• Collaborate with business, support functions, and IT leadership to shape the vision for enterprise architecture, establish direction for technology practices, and prioritize strategic investments.
• Architect, develop, and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-performance data Lakehouse using Microsoft Fabric, built on Medallion Architecture principles (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Establish data modeling standards, practices, and governance for both structured and unstructured data.
• Define strategies for metadata management, master data management, and data quality frameworks.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview for comprehensive data governance and compliance.

Solutions Development and Innovation :

Digital Experience and Customer Focus :

Data Architecture and Strategy :

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Qualifications

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