Inspira Financial · 1 month ago
Sr. Director, AI Center of Excellence (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffInspira Financial is a company focused on driving innovation in AI initiatives. The Senior Director, AI Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and governance for AI initiatives, driving adoption, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Set the vision, strategy, and governance model for the AI Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment with company transformation goals
Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership and technical teams, translating business objectives into actionable AI initiatives
Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact AI use cases, balancing feasibility, impact, and ethical considerations
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML products and solutions—from ideation and prototyping to deployment, scaling, and adoption across the enterprise
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
Champion change management and upskilling, partnering with business leaders to promote AI fluency and adoption
Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate AI platforms, tools, and vendors, ensuring best-in-class solutions
Support business leaders in capturing and communicating ROI from AI investments
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform AI strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AI professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned
Provide direction, guidance, and support to the AI CoE team. Set clear expectations, delegate tasks, and ensure effective communication
Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews. Identify areas for development and create growth plans
Remove barriers for the team, ensuring access to tools, resources, and context needed for execution
Actively coach and develop individual team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Make decisions that balance strategic priorities and operational realities, contributing to the overall success of the organization
Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and other departments to facilitate collaboration and achieve common goals
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new team members as needed
Qualification
Required
Visionary leader responsible for setting the strategic direction, roadmap, and governance for the company's AI initiatives
Ability to bridge executive leadership and technical teams, ensuring the AI strategy accelerates the company's transformation from services to software
Accountable for driving AI adoption, managing risk, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering measurable ROI
Collaborate across business units to identify opportunities, oversee the AI/ML portfolio, and ensure alignment with business priorities
Set the vision, strategy, and governance model for the AI Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment with company transformation goals
Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership and technical teams, translating business objectives into actionable AI initiatives
Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact AI use cases, balancing feasibility, impact, and ethical considerations
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML products and solutions—from ideation and prototyping to deployment, scaling, and adoption across the enterprise
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
Champion change management and upskilling, partnering with business leaders to promote AI fluency and adoption
Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate AI platforms, tools, and vendors, ensuring best-in-class solutions
Support business leaders in capturing and communicating ROI from AI investments
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform AI strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AI professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Provide direction, guidance, and support to the AI CoE team. Set clear expectations, delegate tasks, and ensure effective communication
Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews. Identify areas for development and create growth plans
Remove barriers for the team, ensuring access to tools, resources, and context needed for execution
Actively coach and develop individual team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Make decisions that balance strategic priorities and operational realities, contributing to the overall success of the organization
Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and other departments to facilitate collaboration and achieve common goals
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new team members as needed
Company
Inspira Financial
Inspira Financial is your devoted health, wealth, retirement, and benefits administrator.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Nelson
DIRECTOR, BACK OFFICE OPERATIONS
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