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Principal, Head of Data & AI Transformation Programs
Location
United States
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal, Head of Data & AI Transformation Programs
EDB
• Lead and manage the execution of EDB’s strategic Data, Automation, and AI roadmap from concept through production deployment. • Translate high-level AI strategy into actionable, measurable programs with clear technical milestones and KPIs. • Partner with Engineering and IT to ensure the scalable, secure, and compliant delivery of AI initiatives across EDB. • Drive productionization of AI workflows, shifting from business-led proofs of concept to centrally supported, operationalized systems. • Define and evolve the operating model for AI deployment, integrating data engineering, MLOps, and governance frameworks. • Act as an AI enablement leader by embedding AI capabilities into core workflows across business functions. • Partner with HR and Communications to scale digital fluency and AI literacy initiatives company-wide. • Build repeatable enablement frameworks for internal and customer-facing AI applications within the Customer Zero model. • Lead continuous feedback loops between internal users, product, and data teams to inform future enhancements. • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Security teams to implement AI governance and data management standards. • Partner with Trust, Risk, and Compliance to ensure all AI workloads adhere to security and regulatory policies. • Drive alignment with the Central AI Committee and Communities of Practice on tooling, data access, and AI deployment patterns. • Support EDB’s Postgres AI and Sovereign AI roadmaps, ensuring integration across analytical, transactional, and ML systems. • Define, track, and report on KPIs tied to AI-driven business value such as automation efficiency, customer engagement, and retention uplift. • Partner with BI teams to operationalize these metrics within tools like Tableau or other observability platforms. • Build and maintain visibility into AI workloads, resource utilization, and infrastructure cost forecasting. • Lead the measurement and reporting of impact across all AI initiatives, from internal productivity gains to customer outcomes.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years leading Data, AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives, ideally in enterprise environments.
- Proven experience building and managing data-centric or AI programs that bridge business, technical, and governance domains.
- Strong understanding of AI systems and architecture, including embedded AI, generative AI, BYOAI, and model deployment frameworks.
- Experience with data governance, MLOps, and automation tools, along with familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Strong program management skills, comfortable driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from inception to delivery.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies and execution plans.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness.
- Access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices.
- Wellness Fridays extending to December 2026!
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