IT Director I – Automation and AI

Western Alliance Bank

Director of Automation and AI providing strategic leadership for the Corporate Technology and Governance team. Overseeing automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making in financial services.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction for the design, build, and governance of automation and AI solutions supporting the CTG organization
Partner closely with CTG technology leaders, risk and governance stakeholders, enterprise architecture, security, data teams, and approved third-party vendors to deliver targeted automation and AI capabilities that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enable better decision making across CTG functions
Accountable for oversight, governance, and driving execution of automation and AI solutions
Define and lead the automation and AI strategy for the Corporate Technology and Governance organization
Drive the design and delivery of automation and AI solutions supporting CTG functions
Establish and maintain CTG‑specific standards, guardrails, and governance for automation and AI
Oversee end‑to‑end solution delivery, including requirements definition, design, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
Ensure appropriate controls are embedded in automation and AI solutions
Coordinate with enterprise technology, risk, security, and data partners to ensure CTG automation and AI solutions comply with policies, standards, and supervisory expectations
Evaluate platforms, tools, and vendor solutions relevant to CTG automation and AI needs
Track performance, value realization, and risk indicators for CTG automation and AI initiatives
Lead, develop, and retain a high‑performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
Proven experience leading solution delivery teams and driving execution in regulated or risk‑aware environments
Strong understanding of automation technologies, AI/ML concepts, workflow platforms, and decision‑support solutions
Experience establishing governance, standards, and operating practices for automation and AI while remaining accountable for delivery outcomes
Financial services, banking, or similarly regulated industry experience strongly preferred
Ability to translate CTG business needs into practical automation and AI solutions with measurable results
Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence across technology, risk, and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations and governance materials
Experience with vendor management, platform selection, and third‑party solution delivery
Ability to balance innovation with regulatory, security, and operational resilience requirements
May require up to 25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
ownership stake in the company
medical and dental insurance
time off
great 401k matching program
tuition assistance program
employee volunteer program
wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation technologiesAI/ML conceptsworkflow platformsdecision-support solutionssolution deliverygovernance standardsoperating practicesrequirements definitiondesigntesting

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecommunicationteam developmentaccountabilitystrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsstakeholder management