Senior Director, AI Enablement
Senior Director, AI Enablement
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Job Description
Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
The Senior Director of AI Enablement is a visionary and strategic leader of our AI Center of Excellence (known as the Childrens Mercy IDEA Lab) and drives AI-powered transformations across our pediatric health system. This role will shape and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy with a particular focus on Generative AI and its potential to revolutionize clinical care operations and research. Senior Director will be a dynamic leader strategic consultant and technical expert who can partner with executive leadership technology teams and business units to deliver impactful responsible and scalable AI solutions. Senior Director will not just add incremental improvements rather the AI Enablement Senior Director will lead a transformative shift in how the enterprise operates.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision: Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide Generative AI adoption by partnering with executive leadership research and business units to identify prioritize and implement high-impact AI solutions that drive innovation in diagnostics therapeutics and operational efficiency.
- AI Enablement & Innovation: Lead the CM IDEA Lab driving the vision and execution of AI initiatives across the health system including the development of agentic AI solutions and AI-assisted operations to enhance productivity. Collaborate with IT to integrate advanced AI models into actionable system-wide tools.
- Governance Ethics and Performance: Lead the development and oversight of AI governance frameworks to ensure ethical transparent and compliant AI practices while continuously evaluating performance and impact through data-driven insights to refine strategy and execution.
- Team Building Leadership: Lead and grow a high-impact team of AI Solutions Architects and Engineers fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. Partner with cross-functional analysts to drive successful integration and adoption of AI technologies accross the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement Change Management: Serve as a strategic leader in AI adoption by championing Generative AI leading change management initiatives and translating complex AI concepts into accessible insights for diverse stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree and 7 years experience in software development data science AI analytics or related experience. At least five years of total work experience in leadership roles preferred.
- Bachelors degree and 10 yearsexperience in software development data science AI analytics or related experience. At least five years of total work experience in leadership roles preferred.
- AI Ethics Preferred
- Project Management Preferred
- Change Management Preferred
Benefits at Childrens Mercy
The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive.
Remote Work/Work from Home
This position is entirely remote or work from home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area or request advanced approval to work outside of the area and may attend onsite meetings as scheduled.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
