Cadre AI · 18 hours ago
Director of AI Strategy
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCadre AI is a company that helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their operations and achieve measurable business outcomes. They are seeking a Director of AI Strategy to lead client relationships, manage a team of AI strategists and engineers, and drive transformational AI initiatives for a portfolio of clients.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Serve as fractional Director of AI Strategy for 5–10 clients, acting as their senior AI leader and strategic advisor
Define and execute AI roadmaps aligned to business goals, operational realities, competitive dynamics, and measurable ROI
Lead strategic discovery and planning sessions to identify, prioritize, and scope high-impact AI and automation opportunities across client organizations
Drive AI transformation across complex organizations, navigating organizational change, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional complexity
Translate complex business problems into technical solutions, bridging the gap between executive vision and engineering execution
Stay at the forefront of AI innovation, including LLMs, agentic AI, automation platforms, and applied AI trends, to continuously elevate strategy and recommendations
Own the full client relationship as the primary senior point of contact and trusted advisor, building deep executive relationships with C-suite and senior leadership
Drive client satisfaction, retention, and long-term value creation through consistent delivery of business impact and strategic guidance
Run client meetings with confidence and precision, including executive business reviews, strategy sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings, clearly communicating AI strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes
Identify and lead expansion opportunities within existing accounts, uncovering new use cases, additional business units, and strategic initiatives that can benefit from AI
Drive new sales cycles within client accounts, owning the discovery, scoping, proposal, and closing process for expansion opportunities
Lead and develop a cross-functional pod of approximately 5 professionals, including AI strategists, engineers, and automation specialists
Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage team performance, coaching, and professional development, providing clear feedback, mentorship, and growth opportunities
Allocate resources strategically across your client portfolio to maximize utilization, impact, and team satisfaction
Set clear priorities, expectations, and deliverables for your team across multiple concurrent client engagements
Oversee end-to-end AI project delivery from discovery and design through implementation, adoption, and optimization
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards, proactively managing risks and dependencies
Lead solution design and prototyping, working closely with engineering teams to ensure AI solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned to client needs
Drive AI adoption and change management, leading or supporting client training, enablement, and organizational adoption initiatives
Track and report on project progress, delivery performance, and business impact using ClickUp as the core project management system, maintaining structured workflows and documentation
Manage the financial performance of your pod, including revenue, utilization, margin, and profitability metrics
Own client retention and revenue growth targets, ensuring your portfolio delivers consistent financial performance
Drive expansion revenue by identifying, scoping, and closing new opportunities within existing client accounts
Optimize resource allocation and utilization to balance delivery excellence with financial efficiency
Participate in performance-based incentives tied to the financial success and growth of your pod
Help define and refine Cadre AI's AI strategy, delivery standards, and best practices, contributing to the evolution of our methodologies and frameworks
Ensure excessively organized execution across all client engagements, maintaining clear documentation, structured workflows, and transparent communication
Collaborate with other Directors and senior leadership to share learnings, align on company strategy, and drive operational improvements
Contribute to thought leadership, content creation, and industry positioning that strengthens Cadre AI's reputation and market presence
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience in client-based businesses or agency environments, with a proven track record of managing multiple client relationships, leading AI or digital transformation initiatives, and driving measurable business outcomes
Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience building, coaching, and retaining high-performing technical teams across concurrent client engagements, with accountability for P&L management, revenue growth, and profitability
Deep understanding of AI/ML/LLMs, automation, and applied AI, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for C-suite executives and bridge the gap between business problems and technical solutions
Excessively organized with exceptional project and program management skills, including proficiency with ClickUp and the ability to maintain structured workflows, clear documentation, and seamless execution across multiple complex client engagements
Excellent communication and executive presence, with proven experience driving client retention, expansion, and new sales cycles, running strategic client meetings, and positioning yourself as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership
Company
Cadre AI
Cadre is an AI strategy and integration firm focused on helping organizations unlock the power of AI to drive measurable business results that grow revenue, increase EBITDA, and unlock scalability.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase