Director Artificial Intelligence
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Orange EV is a technology-forward OEM seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence to serve as the companys AI authority and strategic enabler. This is a role reporting directly to the CEO designed to ensure our internal leaders can move quickly and confidently with AI while protecting the companys data systems reputation and competitive position. This is not a role built primarily around building a large team or running large-scale engineering projects. It is a role built around enabling speed with guardrails empowering every business function to leverage AI effectively responsibly and in alignment with company strategy. As the company grows limited supervisory responsibilities may develop but the core mission is always to make the business faster and smarter safely.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to shape how a growing technology-driven OEM harnesses AI across its entire enterprise. You will work at the intersection of strategy operations and technology with direct access to the CEO and the ability to influence how the company competes and grows. Specifically you will:
- Define the AI governance framework that gives business leaders the confidence to move fast without undue risk
- Be the trusted advisor who translates AI possibilities into practical high-impact business decisions
- Operate as a hands-on strategist more architect and guide than manager
- Build the foundation of an AI-capable culture in a company with the technical DNA to embrace it
Position Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Governance
- Develop and own the company-wide AI strategy roadmap and governance framework aligned to business objectives and the realities of an OEM operating environment
- Establish clear AI policies guardrails and decision-making frameworks that enable internal leaders to move fast while protecting company data IP and regulatory standing
- Define acceptable use standards for AI tools platforms and third-party integrations across all departments
- Advise the CEO and executive team on AI trends risk and competitive implications specific to OEM and manufacturing-adjacent sectors
Enablement & Implementation
- Partner with department heads across engineering operations supply chain sales finance and HR to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases
- Lead the total Orange EV Team in an ongoing effort to begin to implement AI Vibe Coding projects that have ROI
- Lead evaluation and selection of AI tools platforms and vendors ensuring fit security and scalability
- Guide proof-of-concept initiatives through to scaled deployment ensuring business outcomes are realized and documented
- Serve as the primary point of escalation when AI projects surface compliance data privacy or ethical concerns
Internal Capability & Culture
- Design and deliver AI literacy programs to help business leaders understand what AI can and cannot do and how to use it responsibly
- Translate complex AI concepts into plain-language guidance that non-technical leaders can act on confidently
- Champion responsible AI practices across the organization building trust in AI outputs and processes
- May supervise a small team of AI-focused staff as the companys AI program matures; initial scope is individual contributor with strategic influence
Position Qualifications
- 5 years of progressive experience in AI strategy data science machine learning or enterprise technology leadership
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing AI governance frameworks acceptable use policies or enterprise AI risk management programs
- Strong business acumen able to tie AI decisions directly to operational outcomes margin compliance and competitive positioning
- Proven ability to enable and guide non-technical business leaders through AI adoption not just oversee technical builds
- Experience operating effectively as an individual contributor with executive-level influence in a fast-moving resource-conscious organization
- Exceptional communication skills able to simplify complex AI topics for a CEO a plant manager and a legal team equally
Ideal Candidates Will Also Have
- Background in OEM manufacturing engineered products or technology-intensive product companies
- Familiarity with ERP platforms PLM systems supply chain software or industrial data environments
- Experience with AI regulatory and compliance topics including data privacy (GDPR CCPA) export controls or product liability considerations relevant to manufactured goods
- Exposure to responsible AI standards AI ethics frameworks or enterprise AI audit practices
- Advanced degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering or equivalent experience in a technology-forward industry environment
What Success Looks Like
In the first 90 days:
- Complete AI readiness and risk assessment across all major business functions
- Draft a foundational AI Acceptable Use Policy and governance framework for executive review
- Identify the top 35 AI opportunities with the highest near-term business impact and lowest governance risk
- Complete the implementation of AI Vibe Coding project within 10 weeks
In year one:
- Governance framework is adopted and actively used by internal leaders as a decision-making tool not a bottleneck
- At least three AI initiatives are live with documented ROI or operational improvement
- Improve the efficiency of Orange EV within 6 months through the implementation of AI Vibe Coding
- Department leaders describe the Director of AI as a trusted partner who helps them move faster not a gatekeeper who slows them down
Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment.
EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Orange EV’s commercially deployed fleet of pure-electric terminal trucks has achieved unparalleled milestones – and uptime performance – in the industry.
