Director of AI Strategy

Lawrence, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of AI Strategy

Allegheny Diversified Holdings Company Lawrence PA

Build Something Exceptional With Us

Youre someone who sees possibility where others see routine - and youre ready to use AI to transform how business gets done.

At Allegheny Diversified youll join a family of six companies in the architectural millwork construction and manufacturing space where craftsmanship and precision meet a strong appetite for innovation.

This is a firstofitskind role created for someone who wants to shape the future not just maintain the present. You will report directly to the President giving you the authority resources and strategic visibility to build an AI function from the ground up.

If youre excited by the chance to rethink how an entire organization works and competes - especially in a specialized underinnovated industry - this is your opportunity.

What Youll Do

Identify HighValue AI Opportunities

Youll dive deep into each of our six companies to uncover the most impactful AI and automation opportunities in operations sales estimating project management HR and marketing. Youll analyze processes evaluate ROI and determine where AI can move the needle fastest.

Lead Implementation & Integration

Once opportunities are identified youll bring them to life. Youll guide endtoend implementation collaborate with department heads and frontline teams select and manage vendors and build internal automations using platforms like Claude ChatGPT Copilot Make Zapier and more.

Enhance Marketing & Business Development

Youll improve how our companies are discovered and perceived in the market through AIdriven SEO content generation competitive intelligence and project research. Youll help elevate our brand presence with AIenhanced capabilities decks case studies and client-facing materials.

Streamline Operations & Boost Efficiency

Across estimating project management purchasing HR and production youll identify manual processes that can be automated or optimized. Youll bring document intelligence to RFIs submittals contracts and project documentation and explore AI tools for planning scheduling and quality control.

Build AI Literacy & a Culture of Innovation

Youll design and deliver practical training sessions champion early wins and serve as the internal resource for all things AI - helping the organization build confidence and momentum.

Drive Reporting Governance & Strategy

Youll keep ownership updated with clear metrics performance insights and a forward-looking roadmap - always with an eye on ethics data privacy and security.

What Were Looking For

Your Experience & Skills

Were looking for someone who brings:

3 years of experience implementing AI automation or digital transformation tools.
A strong ability to analyze workflows and translate them into AI opportunities.
Hands-on experience with modern AI platforms (Claude ChatGPT Copilot) and automation tools (Make Zapier Power Automate).
Excellent communication skills especially when explaining complex concepts to different audiences.
Disciplined project management and a proactive accountable working style.
Strong business judgment with a focus on ROI and adoption.

Your Background

A bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Information Systems or a related field - or the practical experience to match.
Familiarity with platforms like Innergy Procore Autodesk Bluebeam or Sage is beneficial but not required.

Why Join Allegheny Diversified

Youll join us because this role offers what most AI jobs dont:

You get to build it.
- This is a blank slate with support from the top. Youll define the strategy shape the roadmap and influence the transformation.
You get direct access to decisionmakers.
- Youll work directly with ownership to make big decisions quickly.
Your impact will be visible and meaningful.
- Your work will shape how six companies operate and compete in a specialized industry ready for change.
Youll lead innovation in a sector where AI is just beginning.
- Architectural millwork and custom fabrication are ripe for modernization - and youll be the one to lead that charge.

If youre ready to build something exceptional and leave a longlasting mark wed love to meet you.

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Director of AI StrategyAllegheny Diversified Holdings Company Lawrence PABuild Something Exceptional With UsYoure someone who sees possibility where others see routine - and youre ready to use AI to transform how business gets done.At Allegheny Diversified youll join a family of six companies in th...