Inspira Financial is looking to accelerate its transformation from a services-based company to a software-based company by leveraging Artificial Intelligence. The Senior Director, AI Center of Excellence (CoE) will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, roadmap, and governance for the company's AI initiatives to drive this transformation and deliver measurable ROI.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on AI/ML, digital transformation, or product management.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale AI initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Deep understanding of modern AI/ML architectures, cloud platforms, and AI technology stacks.
- Experience with risk management, compliance, and ethical frameworks in AI.
- Experience with Agile and iterative development methodologies.
- Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML products and solutions—from ideation and prototyping to deployment, scaling, and adoption across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate AI platforms, tools, and vendors, ensuring best-in-class solutions.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform AI strategy.
- Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact AI use cases, balancing feasibility, impact, and ethical considerations.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure AI product success, adoption, and business value.
- Drive a culture of responsible AI, embedding risk management, compliance, and ethical frameworks into all AI initiatives.
- Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership and technical teams, translating business objectives into actionable AI initiatives.
Other
- Set the vision, strategy, and governance model for the AI Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment with company transformation goals.
- Champion change management and upskilling, partnering with business leaders to promote AI fluency and adoption.
- Support business leaders in capturing and communicating ROI from AI investments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AI professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
