Director - AI & Analytics

Job Description

To lead, govern, and scale the organization's artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities by defining strategic direction, overseeing enterprise-wide AI and data initiatives, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant use of AI in alignment with organizational and national priorities.

• Translate strategic direction into executable AI and analytics plans
• Prioritize and manage AI and analytics use cases within approved scope
• Oversee analytics platforms, tools, and data pipelines
• Ensure alignment between AI delivery teams and business needs

• Oversee the delivery of AI and analytics programs and projects
• Ensure availability, quality, and reliability of data and analytics outputs
• Monitor performance of AI models, platforms, and analytics solutions
• Ensure effective coordination between AI engineers, data scientists, and business teams

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's AI & Analytics strategy, priorities, and roadmap under the direction of the AI Executive Director.
• Lead strategic analysis to identify high-value AI opportunities, quantify expected benefits (cost, efficiency, risk reduction), and recommend use-case prioritization.
• Provide strategic input on AI investment planning (platforms, data capabilities, tooling), including business cases and resource requirements.
• Monitor AI and analytics trends and assess applicability to the organization, proposing innovations and capability enhancements aligned with national and organizational priorities.
• Ensure AI and analytics initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy, operational needs, and performance objectives, and that outcomes are translated into measurable value realization.
• Support the AI Executive Director with strategic briefings, executive dashboards, and decision-support packs for leadership committees.