Intellibus · 1 day ago
Director – AI & Data Strategy (Retail Transformation)
Phoenix, AZ
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expIntellibus is seeking a Director – AI & Data Strategy (Retail Transformation) to lead executive-level AI initiatives and build a scalable retail delivery practice. This role involves partnering with executives to translate strategy into executable programs and overseeing delivery across multiple squads focused on AI experimentation, data foundations, and engineering modernization.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Intellibus partner to the client’s Executive Leadership Team
Translate business priorities into a prioritized portfolio of AI and data initiatives
Lead executive AI roadmap reviews and value realization discussions
Ensure all initiatives align with governance, compliance, and ethical AI standards
Act as a trusted advisor balancing ambition with technical and operational reality
Own delivery across three core workstreams
AI pilots and rapid experimentation
Data foundations and integration platforms
Engineering excellence and modernization
Coordinate ~20–30 engineers, data scientists, and delivery leads
Manage execution plans, sprint cadence, and dependency resolution
Track KPIs including productivity, cycle time, and business impact
Ensure integration across AI, data, and engineering initiatives
Provide architectural oversight for AI and data platforms
Guide AI problem framing, experimentation design, and success metrics
Advise on cloud platforms, MLOps, and data engineering practices
Understand retail systems (POS, loyalty, merchandising, supply chain) and how AI enhances them
Review and approve major technical deliverables
Build and scale Intellibus’ Retail AI delivery practice
Mentor squad leads and technical managers
Standardize methodologies across AI, data, and engineering teams
Partner with internal operations to scale delivery globally
Represent Intellibus’ standards of engineering excellence and ethical AI
Establish operating cadence:
Weekly squad syncs
Bi-weekly sprint reviews
Monthly executive checkpoints
Deliver executive dashboards quantifying ROI and operational impact
Publish quarterly AI practice updates and roadmap adjustments
Drive continuous improvement across delivery and governance
Qualification
Required
12–20 years in technology, AI, data, or digital transformation
5+ years in executive-facing leadership or consulting roles
Direct retail, grocery, or supply chain domain experience (mandatory)
Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and experimentation
Strong understanding of data engineering and analytics platforms
Strong understanding of cloud and modern software architecture
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (20–30+)
Executive communication and influence skills
Based in or near Phoenix, AZ (hybrid presence required)
Preferred
Consulting or systems integration background strongly preferred
Company
Intellibus
We are a team of passionate software engineers and entrepreneurs. We love to solve challenging problems efficiently.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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