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Director of Data & AI Strategy

United States, Philadelphia 110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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We are seeking a director-level, business-embedded leader to serve as the line of business's primary resource for data and AI. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and apply data and AI solutions across the line of business, accelerating decision-making, improving operations, and unlocking new opportunities. The role partners closely with the VP of Technology & Innovation, line of business functional leaders, and the enterprise Cognitive Data team to drive data- and AI-enabled business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who owns delivery of data and AI solutions while also influencing strategic direction and key stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

  • Set the direction and roadmap for how the line of business uses data and AI, aligned to business priorities and outcomes
  • Partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value data, analytics, and AI initiatives from concept through deployment
  • Oversee and ensure successful execution and value realization of data and AI initiatives
  • Evaluate emerging data sources, AI techniques, and tools, adopting new capabilities where they meaningfully improve insight, automation, or decision support
  • Collaborate with BI teams to integrate insights, model outputs, and AI-driven recommendations into dashboards and operational workflows
  • Coordinate with the Cognitive Data team to ensure alignment with enterprise platforms, standards, and delivery approaches
  • Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to leaders and operators to support timely, data-informed decisions
  • Scale solutions across the business to drive operational and economic value
  • Provide leadership and oversight for data and AI capability development within the line of business, including influencing resource planning, vendor selection, and investment prioritization
  • Conduct exploratory analysis on new data sources or business questions
  • Prototype AI or agentic solutions using LLMs and internal data to validate concepts
  • Build or refine analytical models for complex or strategic initiatives requiring senior involvement

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in analytics, data strategy, or digital transformation roles
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into data and AI solutions that deliver measurable value
  • Strategic mindset with comfort operating at both direction-setting and execution levels
  • Familiarity with modern data and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Snowflake, and Palantir
  • Working knowledge of Python for analysis or prototyping and Git/GitHub for collaboration
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working in matrixed environments and across functional teams

What we offer

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • work/life resources
  • retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

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