Leonardo DRS

Senior Director, AI Excellence

Leonardo DRS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort Walton Beach • Florida • Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead AIEx Strategy & Execution: Drive the development, communication, and alignment of the AIS AI vision
  • Governance & Standards: Establish and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, quality standards, and risk-management practices
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate AI initiatives across business units, BEx, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders
  • Program Management & Performance: Oversee AIEx programs, defining goals, metrics, and KPIs
  • Process Optimization & Innovation: Champion AI-driven value creation, process improvement, and waste elimination
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary AIEx point of contact, fostering collaboration across the enterprise
  • Capability Building: Mentor AIEx coordinators and cross-functional teams, developing AI literacy, bench strength, and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Tools, Platforms & Data: Work with Business Excellence, IT, and Finance to define requirements for AI tools, platforms, and technology providers
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain dashboards and performance tracking for AI and AIEx initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency with hands-on application in relevant tools, platforms, and methodologies
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication, and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence at all organizational levels
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AI governance frameworksrisk-management practicesprogram managementprocess optimizationAI-driven value creationperformance metricsKPI definitionAI literacycontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillswritten communication skillscollaborationinfluence