Director of Applied AI

Recruitics

Director of Applied AI Product at Recruitics driving operational excellence and AI-powered workflows. Collaborating directly with executives to optimize business processes and implement changes.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CPO, COO, and CEO to identify and prioritize operational opportunities across the company
Diagnose workflows across client services, implementation, product operations, and go-to-market — and recommend changes with clear solutions
Lead implementation of approved changes, working directly with functional leaders and their teams
Design and build automated workflows using modern tooling, including AI-powered solutions, to reduce manual work and increase team capacity
Measure the impact of changes and iterate based on what the data shows
Build durable operating systems — documentation, dashboards, and workflows that outlast any single project

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in business operations, strategy and operations, internal consulting, or a similar cross-functional role
Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies in complex organizations and successfully leading implementation of operational improvements
Hands-on experience building automated workflows. You should be comfortable with tools such as Claude, n8n, Zapier, Make, Retool, or similar platforms, and able to point to specific automations you've built and shipped
Strong systems thinking — you understand how processes, teams, and tools interact, and you can spot dependencies others miss
Comfortable working directly with executives and presenting recommendations to senior leadership on a recurring basis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and outcome-oriented — you can identify your own priorities and execute without close supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries with growth incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
15 Vacation Days, 5 Flex Days, 5 Sick Days
Fully paid parental leave for both parents
Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Winter Recess between Christmas and New Years
Commuter and Parking Benefits through Wage Works
Eligible to contribute to your 401(K) Retirement Plan after six (6) months of employment
Employee Assistance Programs to support your day to day

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Hard Skills & Tools

business operationsstrategy and operationsinternal consultingautomated workflowssystems thinkingdata analysisoperational improvements

Soft Skills

communication skillsself-directedoutcome-orientedleadershipproblem-solving