Director of Data & AI

Qualifications

• The organisation is highly data-driven, looking for someone to step up to be Chief Data & AI Officer within the next 2 years

• Always looking for synergies with other department's strategies

• Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance and marketing

• AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends

• Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with the pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions

• Time Management: The executives don't tolerate being late!

• Communication: Fluent in written and oral English

Benefits

• Salary: $230,000-300,000 + big bonus + car allowance

• Deputy: $175,000-260,000

Responsibilities

• The Director will drive the strategy and leverage an existing solid foundation, but with plenty of autonomy to optimise this the way they see fit

• The deputy will be a true leader too, and shadow the director

• Again, there will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands

Full Description

Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing tech firm seeking a Director of Data & Artificial Intelligence and a Deputy Head of Data & AI to lead our data strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter.

Key details:

Salary: $230,000-300,000 + big bonus + car allowance. Deputy: $175,000-260,000

Location: Remote-based + tech hubs in Chicago, Austin & New York (very flexible on travel) + London (UK) HQ with opportunities for business (& pleasure!) travel, and company host monthly prize draws for 5* holidays abroad!

Future Outlook: 2 Key Roles:

• The Director will drive the strategy and leverage an existing solid foundation, but with plenty of autonomy to optimise this the way they see fit. The organisation is highly data-driven, looking for someone to step up to be Chief Data & AI Officer within the next 2 years.

• The deputy will be a true leader too, and shadow the director. Again, there will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands.

Key Skills, Attributes, Tech Desired:

• Data/AI Pedigree: Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence

• Tech-savvy: Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric or similar.

• All-rounder: Strong knowledge of key CDO/CAIO areas such as AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Operations, Data Architecture

• Commercial: Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align AI initiatives to business goals. Always looking for synergies with other department's strategies.

• Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance and marketing.

• AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends. (We can always hire someone for this, though)

• Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with the pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions.

• Time Management: The executives don't tolerate being late!

• Communication: Fluent in written and oral English

Role Overview:

This team will be expanding rapidly, and these two roles will lead the development and management of truly innovative AI capability. The culture is defined as Excellence & Innovation , so we want people who fit this motto. Interestingly, they've also just set up a research and development lab for AI innovation, so there is already access to advanced tools and resources to push the boundaries of AI and digital innovation.

Interested? Please submit your CV via LinkedIn or message Billy Hall for further information.

Aventis Solutions is acting on behalf of our partner.