Director of Data and AI

Job Description

We’re seeking to connect a Director of Data & AI with a leading company in the architecture, engineering, and professional services field on a full-time basis. The role is remote with approximately 25% travel, including travel to Middleton, Wisconsin. As Director of Data & AI, you will have the opportunity to join a collaborative, people-focused organization and leverage your expertise in enterprise data strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence, and technology leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead and develop a growing Data & AI team while establishing strategic roadmaps and organizational capabilities.
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• Advance enterprise data governance, data quality, analytics, and modern data-platform practices.
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• Partner with executive and business leaders to identify, prioritize, and measure high-value AI opportunities.
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• Drive responsible adoption of generative and agentic AI technologies and translate experimentation into tangible business outcomes.
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• Build organizational capabilities through coaching, upskilling, reskilling, strategic hiring, and external partnerships.
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• Promote a collaborative, empathetic, and people-centered leadership culture while connecting technology investments to business strategy.
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Qualifications:

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• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience across data, analytics, artificial intelligence, technology, and/or technical leadership.
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• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams in a collaborative environment.
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• Strong knowledge of enterprise data strategy, governance, data quality, and modern analytics platforms.
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• Experience with the Microsoft data ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
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• Practical experience with generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI, including developing or deploying AI agents and measuring business outcomes.
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• Bachelor’s degree required; AEC or professional services experience is preferred.
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