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Sr. Director, AI (AI Business Lead)

Kansas City, KS, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Ideation
Innovation
Technical Direction
KPI
Continuous Improvement
Legal
Risk Assessment
Training
DFA
Science
Computer Science
Curriculum
Business Data
People Management
Team Leadership
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Machine Learning (ML)
Product Management
Snow Flake Schema
Databricks
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Fluency
Use Cases
Product Requirements
Agile
Management
Roadmaps
Artificial Intelligence
ISO 9000
Regulatory Compliance
English

Ideation
Innovation
Technical Direction
KPI
Continuous Improvement
Legal
Risk Assessment
Training
DFA
Science
Computer Science
Curriculum
Business Data
People Management
Team Leadership
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Machine Learning (ML)
Product Management
Snow Flake Schema
Databricks
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Fluency
Use Cases
Product Requirements
Agile
Management
Roadmaps
Artificial Intelligence
ISO 9000
Regulatory Compliance
English

Summary

Lead DFA's enterprise AI capability, owning the portfolio strategy and roadmap for AI initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals, responsible AI practices, and measurable value. Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across business units and guide products from ideation through adoption. Deploy practical, governed AI capabilities that accelerate insights, planning, and decisions. Partner with the Enterprise AI Architect, who provides technical direction, and the AI Business Relationship Manager, who coordinates execution within DFA's IT function. Build and develop the talent and enablement model needed to scale AI across the Cooperative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Define and evolve the enterprise AI portfolio strategy and roadmap, aligned to business priorities and measurable value
Identify, prioritize and manage a healthy pipeline of high-impact AI use cases across business units, from ideation through adoption and retirement
Own AI product prioritization, balancing innovation with model retraining, technical debt, and compliance
Embed responsible AI principles into product decisions and the full AI lifecycle
Partner with the Enterprise AI Architect on technical direction, reusable AI assets, and standards without owning architecture
Partner with the AI Business Relationship Manager on directing execution, translating priorities into plans, milestones, and delivery cadences while retaining outcome ownership
Act as a primary liaison among business leaders, technical teams, and governance bodies; translate needs into requirements and success metrics
Define and monitor KPIs tied to business outcomes; lead continuous improvement based on performance data and user feedback
Partner with legal, risk, compliance, and enterprise AI governance to meet regulatory standards and support responsible AI reviews and risk assessments
Partner with IT on driving AI enablement and adoption-building literacy, training, and a culture of responsible AI use; lead, coach, and develop professional DFA team members as a means of building AI champions across the Cooperative
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Undergraduate degree in business, data science, computer science, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience); advanced degree preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in business, data, or technology-driven roles, with people management experience that includes leading teams through direct and indirect management
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and enterprise-scale AI or technology initiatives
Food, agriculture, consumer products, or manufacturing experience preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Advanced understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, responsible AI, and enterprise AI product management
Proficient knowledge of data and AI platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Copilot, Azure) and cloud architectures, with fluency to evaluate tradeoffs without being the architect
Skill in prioritizing AI use cases by value, risk, and readiness
Able to translate business needs into product requirements, success metrics, and measurable outcomes
Familiarity with agile methodologies, backlog management, and roadmap planning
Knowledge of AI regulatory and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and compliance
Able to influence and negotiate with business leaders and external partners
Outstanding communicator in both internal and external settings
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Able to travel 15-25% of the time

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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