Amplify
Senior Director, AI Transformation
Remote - United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$190k-$210kDetected 56 days ago
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About the role
- Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves.
Responsibilities
- Lead the AI Transformational team to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact AI initiatives that drive productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Serve as an internal AI champion, leading iterative discovery engagements to assess business processes and develop actionable AI solutions and recommendations.
- Manage a small team of AI technical business analysts, technical lead, and other support resources (e.g., consultants/contractors) to ensure department and enterprise objectives are successfully met.
- Establish and manage an enterprise AI intake and prioritization framework aligned with broader technology initiatives.
- Lead the decision-making process to prioritize major AI initiatives and ensure transparency with senior business and technology leaders.
- Collaborate with Business Systems Product Owners and other business leaders to align quarterly roadmaps with AI initiatives, identifying potential overlaps, conflicts, and other constraints, and ensuring resources, schedules, and objectives are understood, risks are mitigated, and conflicts and friction are minimal between teams.
- Partner with Engineering and Research & Measurement teams to leverage senior AI engineers to develop possible technical solutions and approaches (e.g., buy off-the-shelf products vs. custom builds); and where applicable, partner with engineering on the design, development, and optimization of AI-based solutions.
- Develop and execute an enterprise AI literacy strategy, equipping leaders and teams with knowledge of AI capabilities, risks, and implementation best practices.
- Develop KPI's to measure the success of implemented solutions against the proposed returns.
- Additionally, ensure decisions made support the current and long-term company strategy and goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- 10+ years of leadership experience, specifically within transformation or technology leadership roles.
- Previous experience driving AI adoption initiatives within other medium to large-scale organizations and teams
- Strong background in Agile development environments, with the ability to influence multiple fluid projects and pivot based on competing priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience in the K-12 EdTech or publishing industry.
- Familiarity with enterprise business systems (CRM, CPQ, ERP, HRIS) and opportunities for AI-driven enhancement.
- Relevant professional certifications such as the Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP), vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Google, AWS, IBM), or other professional certifications such as PMP or CSPO.
- Prior experience working in consulting or technology systems integration organizations.
- Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.
- If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.
- As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.
Skills
- A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment.
- All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student.
- Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states.
- For more information, visit amplify.com.
Compensation
- The gross salary range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000.
Benefits
- This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.
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