AI Integration Director

DescriptionPosition at Swift TransportationWho We Are:Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.Qualifications: What you need to bring10+ years of experience in information technology, software engineering, systems integration, data engineering, or related technical fields, required.3+ years of experience leading technical teams, required.Previous experience deploying enterprise software, automation, or AI solutions to production at scale, required.Previous experience operating between a business function and a centralized information technology and security organization, preferred.Transportation industry experience preferred.Good verbal and written communication skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.Microsoft Office SuiteReport generationMathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepanciesPrevious knowledge of system analytics helpfulBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.Master's degree or MBA preferred.Job Responsibilities: What you will doLead the deployment of enterprise artificial intelligence and automation solutions from validated prototype to secure, supported production, and own the operating relationship between the AI function and Information Technology across the operating brands.Oversee assigned employees, ensuring appropriately staffed, operating within budget constraints.Ensure assigned employees have career development plans that provide the organization with strong bench strength for future leaders and specialized individual contributors.Own the end-to-end AI deployment lifecycle, moving validated prototypes into live, monitored, and supported production tools.Negotiate, execute, and maintain a written operating charter with Information Technology covering production ownership, security review, environments, data access, service levels, change control, and the build-to-run handoff.Ensure deployed solutions are integrated, secure, and compliant with enterprise data governance and responsible-AI standards.Establish technical standards, architecture patterns, and ways of working for the AI build team.Partner with brand information technology leadership to land deployments across the operating companies.Represent artificial intelligence in enterprise information technology, security, and architecture governance forums.Own vendor and platform strategy, including build-versus-buy recommendations and platform and license oversight.Oversee support, monitoring, and operational resilience of deployed AI and automation solutions, co-owned with Information Technology.Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical applications that improve productivity, decision support, and operational performance.Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective.Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: we offer:Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.DS123The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.