Senior Director of Data, AI & Automation
Senior Director of Data, AI & Automation
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Job Description Summary
We are looking for an innovative results-driven Senior Director of Data AI & Automation to lead enterprise-wide strategy and execution in data architecture AI machine learning and intelligent automation. This role will shape our digital future by unlocking value from data driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation.This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can envision how emerging digital capabilities can drive business value growth and productivity. We are looking for an entrepreneurial mindsetcapable of fostering a digital culture accelerating new capability adoption and aligning initiatives with broader business goals and objectives.
This role goes beyond building systems; its about reimagining how employees and internal teams work collaborate and innovate by leveraging data automation and AI as force multipliers for productivity decision-making and customer impact. You will partner across functions to automate processes and empower employees with smarter faster and more intelligent tools.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the strategy for data management AI/ML and automation initiatives aligned with business goals.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams in developing scalable innovative and ethical AI solutions.
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on data-driven decision-making and emerging technologies.
Enterprise Data Strategy and Data Governance
- Provide strategic oversight for data architecture governance quality and lifecycle management to ensure robust and scalable data ecosystems.
- Define and enforce enterprise-wide data standards governance frameworks and best practices to guarantee data accuracy security and regulatory compliance.
- Champion the democratization of data by enabling modern data platforms and fostering a culture of self-service analytics across all business units.
AI & ML Solutions
- Own and drive the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap embedding AI across business processes developer workflows operational systems and decision-support tools.
- Lead the scaling of AI/ML capabilities to enhance products services and customer experiences.
- Oversee development and deployment of predictive recommendation personalization and optimization models ensuring responsible AI practices such as bias mitigation model explainability and ethical data use.
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks best practices and scalable processes to guarantee AI security compliance and ethical standards in partnership with cybersecurity teams.
- Champion AI culture-building initiatives including hackathons innovation sprints and training programs to drive adoption and upskill teams.
Automation & Intelligent Workflows
- Identify and prioritize opportunities for robotic process automation (RPA) intelligent document processing and cognitive automation to maximize operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with operations and IT teams to design and implement streamlined workflows that reduce manual effort and drive productivity gains.
- Lead the adoption and enablement of low-code/no-code platforms empowering business users to accelerate automation initiatives and foster a culture of innovation.
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of experts. Provide strategic oversight and drive team optimization and individual team member growth.
- Foster a culture of innovation experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Manage budgets vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
- Establish and foster a work culture at all levels that is positive collaborative respectful innovative dynamic with high integrity and capable of driving positive change over sustained periods of time.
Education Qualification
Bachelors Degree in with significant experience.
For roles in USA:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science or related field.
- 10 years of experience in data AI/ML or automation with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-level AI and data solutions.
- Strong understanding of data platforms AI/ML frameworks and automation tools.
Desired Expertise:
- Masters degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.
- Certification in AI Data Engineering or Agile/Lean methodologies.
- Demonstrated success applying AI/ML to optimize internal business processes and enhance employee productivity at enterprise scale.
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure GCP) modern application development APIs and microservices with a strong focus on internal enablement.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks data integration and workflow automation in complex enterprise environments.
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional executive partnership skills with the ability to influence and align technology strategy to internal business priorities.
- Strong leadership communication and change management skills to drive enterprise-wide adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
- Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions
- Ability to proactively identify and remove obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
- Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans
- Strong analytical project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
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Additional Information
The base pay range for this position is 00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 20% Variable Incentive Bonus. This posting is expected to close on October 31 2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
