Protective Life

Vice President, Applied AI – Automation

Protective Life

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: AlabamaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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