Senior Director, AI Adoption – Integration

RTI International

Senior Director responsible for AI Adoption & Integration at RTI, enhancing business outcomes. Leading strategy and execution while ensuring compliance with AI governance and standards.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own the AI adoption roadmap across RTI Main, translating strategy into prioritized initiatives and measurable outcomes
Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases that drive revenue, efficiency, or client impact
Lead a portfolio of signature AI initiatives, executed as structured sprints with clear baselines, targets, and accountable owners
Ensure all initiatives align with ODAS governance, responsible AI guardrails, and Client Technology capabilities
Operate within ODAS enterprise standards, the approved tool catalog, and responsible AI guidelines—these are the rules of the road, not suggestions
Populate and maintain Client AI Compliance Registry entries for RTI Main’s portfolio—surfacing contract-specific AI restrictions, disclosure requirements, and data classification constraints upward to ODAS
Represent RTI Main on the AI Council, bringing field intelligence that ODAS alone cannot generate
Establish and lead a network of AI Leads embedded within RTI Main functions, each reporting to their functional leader with a matrix line to this role
Define decision rights, operating cadence, and accountability mechanisms across the network
Develop practical playbooks, templates, and reusable patterns that enable scaling AI across repeatable workflows and specialized use cases
Own the application of ODAS’s classification standard within RTI Main—determining which workflows go AI-first (speed and cost advantage) and which remain human-critical (trust, scientific rigor, client relationship value)
Ensure functions are not pressured to automate what clients and the scientific mission value as human effort and judgment
Translate AI capabilities into tangible business outcomes: revenue growth, cost reduction, cycle time improvements, and enhanced client experience
Partner with Growth and Marketing to embed AI into pipeline development, proposal processes, and competitive positioning
Partner with Solutions to integrate AI into research and delivery workflows while maintaining scientific rigor
Package and communicate results as replicable proof points, including playbooks, case studies, and board-ready materials
Drive adoption through structured change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
Build and lead the AI Lead network, including recruitment, development, and performance management of matrixed contributors
Foster a culture of experimentation, accountability, and responsible AI use across RTI Main
Ensure teams have the time, funding, and support required to execute AI adoption priorities
Define and manage an AI adoption performance framework with KPIs tied to business outcomes (revenue impact, cost savings, cycle time improvements, decision redistribution)
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track adoption progress and inform prioritization
Coordinate with ODAS on measurement alignment so governance and adoption narratives are consistent for Executive Committee and Board audiences
Continuously refine adoption strategy based on performance data, emerging AI capabilities, and evolving business priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
15+ years of experience in strategy, operations, technology adoption, or related leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to translate AI and data capabilities into measurable business outcomes, including workflow redesign, cost reduction, or revenue impact
Experience operating in matrixed, federated organizations and leading cross-functional initiatives
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across organizational boundaries
Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible AI considerations
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills
Ability to balance long-term strategy with near-term execution and delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive base salary
generous paid time off policy
merit based annual increases
bonus opportunities
robust recognition program
competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
paid parental leave for all parents
financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
employee assistance program
numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI adoptionAI use caseschange managementperformance managementworkflow redesigndata classificationKPI developmentdashboard developmentstructured sprintsmeasurable outcomes

Soft Skills

executive communicationstakeholder engagementinfluencing senior leaderscross-functional leadershipaccountabilityculture of experimentationstrategic thinkingteam developmentmatrix managementchange leadership