
Vice President, Applied AI – Automation
Protective Life
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- lead the strategy, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions
- define what can be achieved through AI and scale high-performing solutions across the organization
- champion the identification, evaluation, and deployment of AI and agentic automation solutions, including large language models (LLMs)
- develop and execute a comprehensive AI and automation strategy
- oversee the end-to-end lifecycle from ideation through deployment
- partner with Data to design, validate, and operationalize GenAI solutions
- oversee the AI project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, ROI, and business outcomes
- collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Information Security to manage risk, data privacy, and ethical AI principles
- serve as an internal and external thought leader on AI and agentic automation
- drive adoption and sustainability of GenAI and agentic automation solutions through training and communication
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
- 12+ years of experience in technology, strategy, or business transformation roles, with significant leadership in AI, analytics, or automation
- Proven track record of implementing enterprise solutions in regulated environments and leading cross-functional initiatives
- Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, LLMs, agent orchestration, generative AI, and automation frameworks
- Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Azure AI, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, OpenAI APIs) and cloud data architectures
- Experience with automation platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate)
- Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Experience with budget planning, compliance frameworks, and performance metrics
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive initiatives from concept to value realization
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- mental health benefits
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- short-term disability
- cultural observance day
- contributions to healthcare accounts
- pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- ProHealth Rewards, a platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningnatural language processinglarge language modelsagent orchestrationgenerative AIautomation frameworksenterprise solutionsbudget planningperformance metrics
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationmentoringbusiness acumenstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBA