Executive Director – Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Data

National Content & Technology Cooperative

Executive Director leading AI Center of Excellence and enterprise data initiatives for NCTC. Overseeing strategic leadership and operational excellence in telecom technology.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI strategy, governance, and operational leadership, with a strong focus on implementing AI initiatives and managing enterprise data and analytics. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and optimize technology investments to drive member value and organizational performance.

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AI Strategy DevelopmentEnterprise Data ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipCloud Infrastructure ManagementCybersecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

AI Implementation StandardsData AnalyticsRisk ManagementLifecycle ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementOperational IT GovernanceData Quality StandardsBusiness IntelligenceTechnical Feasibility Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCollaborationKnowledge SharingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365AzureCloud InfrastructureCollaboration PlatformsData PipelinesReporting LayersAnalytics CapabilitiesManaged Service ProvidersSoftware VendorsPlatform Partners

Industry Keywords

AI COEEnterprise IT OperationsTechnology OrganizationsEmerging TechnologiesResponsible AI PracticesCompliancePrivacyEthical UseMember EngagementStrategic Partnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational leader for NCTC’s AI COE, guiding its strategy, governance, day-to-day execution, and continued growth.
Build and manage the AI COE operating model, including intake, prioritization, milestones, risk management, governance, and lifecycle management of member AI initiatives.
Develop and manage a portfolio of AI use cases, evaluating opportunities based on member value, technical feasibility, strategic alignment, and return on investment.
Establish practical AI implementation standards, best practices, reusable tools, and governance frameworks that support responsible and scalable AI adoption across NCTC’s membership.
Coordinate cross-functional AI delivery teams, including product, data, engineering, vendors, contractors, and member stakeholders, to deliver successful outcomes.
Define adoption metrics and dashboards that measure member engagement, platform utilization, business impact, and operational performance.
Partner with Member Success, Product, Sales, and Marketing to increase awareness, adoption, and value realization of AI COE services.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendors, and strategic partnerships and recommend investments that strengthen the AI COE portfolio.
Promote responsible AI practices, including appropriate attention to governance, security, privacy, compliance, and ethical use.
Represent the AI COE in executive discussions, member advisory councils, industry events, and board presentations.
Lead NCTC’s enterprise business intelligence and data analytics strategy to ensure the organization has trusted, useful, and actionable information to support business decisions.
Oversee the architecture for NCTC’s core business systems, data pipelines, reporting layers, and analytics capabilities.
Define and execute a company-wide approach for how data is curated, modeled, governed, and consumed across the organization.
Establish data quality standards, common metric definitions, and governance practices that support reliable reporting and informed decision-making.
Enable self-service reporting across NCTC by working with subject matter experts and business leaders to convert available datasets into decision-ready insights.
Translate business data into reporting and analytics that improve organizational performance and support strategic priorities.
Develop and maintain NCTC’s enterprise data and AI roadmap, aligning technology priorities with NCTC’s strategic goals, operational needs, and member experience.
Monitor emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and industry trends to identify practical ways to improve efficiency, enhance services, and support innovation.
Evaluate and recommend technology investments that support NCTC’s long-term strategy and the evolving needs of its members.
Encourage a culture of experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across technology and data initiatives.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, managed service providers, software vendors, cloud providers, and platform partners that support the AI COE and enterprise data initiatives.
Support the financial and operational performance of the AI COE, including maintaining the AI COE profit and loss statement as approved by the NCTC Board of Directors.
Optimize software licensing, infrastructure costs, and technology resources to support business priorities and responsible growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
12–15+ years leading enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, or technology organizations.
Experience managing Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, identity management, endpoint management, and collaboration platforms.
Demonstrated success delivering enterprise technology and AI initiatives.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and operational IT governance.
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and cross-functional technology teams.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management.
Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of subsidized healthcare plans for individuals and families.
Health Savings Accounts with significant employer contributions.
401K Plan with up to a 10% match.
100% company paid vision and dental insurance.
100% company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
100% company paid group life insurance and opportunity to buy additional coverage.
Competitive Paid Time Off.