Director IT Innovation & Transformation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director IT Innovation & Transformation

Location:Plymouth, Michigan
Department:Information Technology

Reports to:Sr Vice President & CIO

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategictransformational leaderwith strong business process acumen to lead the promotion and adoption of IT Innovation across the organization. This role is pivotal in driving IT strategy, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foster innovation and transformation across all business units. This individual will serve as a bridge between regional operations, functional teams, and IT advocating for innovation and AI-driven transformation while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. While not responsible for technical implementation, the Director IT Innovation & Transformation lead will play a critical role in identifying opportunities, shaping strategy, and driving cultural change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement an IT innovation strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, with a particular focus on AI-driven solutions.
• Innovation Management:Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Collaboration:Work closely with other departments to identify opportunities and build business cases for AI-driven improvements ensuring seamless integration of new technologies.
• AI Integration:Lead the integration of AI technologies into existing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer experiences.
• Talent Development:Mentor and develop a team of IT professionals, with a focus on building expertise in AI and other emerging technologies.
• Performance Metrics:Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the success of IT innovation initiatives.

• Champion AI Adoption:Act as a thought leader and internal advocate for AI technologies, promoting awareness and understanding across departments.
• Strategic Collaboration:Partner with IT, data science, and business teams to ensure AI initiatives align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Technology Exploration:Stay abreast of emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices, and assess their relevance to the company's strategic objectives.
• Change Management:Support organizational change efforts by helping teams understand the impact of AI on workflows, roles, and decision-making.
• Data Governance:Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, with a strong track record of driving innovation and transformation.
• In-depth knowledge of AI technologies and their application in a business context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in or closely withIT departments.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A passion for staying current with the latest technological trends and advancements.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, data science, AI, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience.

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