Job Title: Senior Director, Applied AI & Digital Transformation (Industrial)
Overview
We are partnering with a diversified industrial organization to identify a hands-on AI leader to drive the practical application of artificial intelligence across enterprise operations.
This is not a research or innovation lab role. This position focuses on translating AI capabilities into real-world operational impact across manufacturing, commercial, and corporate environments.
The Senior Director will work cross-functionally to identify high-value AI opportunities, implement scalable enterprise solutions, and deliver measurable productivity, efficiency, and decision intelligence outcomes.
This is a direct hire opportunity. Travel will be required to support AI implementation across operating environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and prioritize AI use cases that deliver measurable operational and financial impact
- Partner with business, operations, IT, and commercial leaders to translate opportunities into deployable AI solutions
- Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of AI-driven automation, analytics, and decision-support initiatives
- Support integration of AI tools and platforms with enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, PLM, and other operational technologies
- Drive enterprise adoption, change management, and execution across multiple business units and sites
- Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and production-ready
- Lead initiatives focused on productivity improvement, automation, and intelligent decision-making
- Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to track AI business impact
- Influence digital transformation strategy and roadmap across industrial operations
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- 12+ years of experience in AI, data analytics, digital transformation, or advanced technology leadership
- 5+ years in senior leadership roles (Director, Senior Director, VP, or equivalent)
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale AI initiatives with measurable business outcomes
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or operational environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration (ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, etc.)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders
- Willingness to travel to support implementation and stakeholder engagement
Preferred:
- Experience leading AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and decision intelligence programs
- Exposure to cloud platforms, data platforms, and enterprise integration architectures
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executive leadership
- Experience operating in multi-site or global industrial environments
Core Competencies
- Strategic and operational AI leadership
- Business-driven digital transformation
- Enterprise systems integration
- Scalable AI solution delivery
- Change management and adoption
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- Data-driven decision-making
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to lead AI from concept to real-world industrial impact, shaping how artificial intelligence is deployed across manufacturing and enterprise operations. The role offers high visibility, strategic influence, and the ability to deliver tangible business transformation.
CIMA Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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