Head of Data & AI Transformation Programs
EDB
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead and manage the execution of EDB’s strategic Data, Automation, and AI roadmap from concept through production deployment.
- Translate high-level AI strategy into actionable, measurable programs with clear technical milestones and KPIs.
- Partner with Engineering and IT to ensure the scalable, secure, and compliant delivery of AI initiatives across EDB.
- Drive productionization of AI workflows, shifting from business-led proofs of concept to centrally supported, operationalized systems.
- Define and evolve the operating model for AI deployment, integrating data engineering, MLOps, and governance frameworks.
- Act as an AI enablement leader by embedding AI capabilities into core workflows across business functions.
- Partner with HR and Communications to scale digital fluency and AI literacy initiatives company-wide.
- Build repeatable enablement frameworks for internal and customer-facing AI applications within the Customer Zero model.
- Lead continuous feedback loops between internal users, product, and data teams to inform future enhancements.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Security teams to implement AI governance and data management standards.
- Partner with Trust, Risk, and Compliance to ensure all AI workloads adhere to security and regulatory policies.
- Drive alignment with the Central AI Committee and Communities of Practice on tooling, data access, and AI deployment patterns.
- Support EDB’s Postgres AI and Sovereign AI roadmaps, ensuring integration across analytical, transactional, and ML systems.
- Define, track, and report on KPIs tied to AI-driven business value such as automation efficiency, customer engagement, and retention uplift.
- Partner with BI teams to operationalize these metrics within tools like Tableau or other observability platforms.
- Build and maintain visibility into AI workloads, resource utilization, and infrastructure cost forecasting.
- Lead the measurement and reporting of impact across all AI initiatives, from internal productivity gains to customer outcomes.
Requirements
- 10+ years leading Data, AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives, ideally in enterprise environments.
- Proven experience building and managing data-centric or AI programs that bridge business, technical, and governance domains.
- Strong understanding of AI systems and architecture, including embedded AI, generative AI, BYOAI, and model deployment frameworks.
- Experience with data governance, MLOps, and automation tools, along with familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Strong program management skills, comfortable driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from inception to delivery.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies and execution plans.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices
- Wellness Fridays extending to December 2025!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AI systemsdata governanceMLOpsautomation toolscloud environmentsembedded AIgenerative AImodel deployment frameworksprogram managementKPI tracking
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementadaptabilityorganizational skillsfeedback managementdigital fluency