UES is seeking a Senior Director of AI Strategy & Integration to reimagine how AI transforms an evolving business and lead the cultural change needed to become truly AI-enabled, enhancing UES's growth, project execution, and company results.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and systems integration.
- Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Experience with AI tools and platforms
- Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning
- Experience with cloud-based technologies
- Strong project management and organization skills with high attention to detail
- Experience within the AEC industry and / or the ability to translate past experience into industry examples
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a company-wide strategy for AI integration, with a focus on scoping, prioritizing, coordinating with developers/IT, training, implementing, and evaluating value to fit business needs.
- Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and process optimization in areas such as acquisition systems integration, data analytics, and change management.
- Lead the implementation of AI tools and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and data infrastructure.
- Partner with operations and IT teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while also aligning with other complementary initiatives
- Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to ensure we are making the most of our licensed software, without duplicated capabilities.
- Develop strategic partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, research institutions, and industry consortiums to stay at the forefront of AI innovations relevant to UES priorities.
- Establish frameworks for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, ensuring responsible innovation
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, enterprise systems integration, or AI/advanced analytics, preferably within an engineering or industrial setting.
- Excellent communication skills that are effective at all levels within an organization, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
- Strong financial acumen and accountability
- Travel Requirements: This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements
