Director of AI Strategy & Transformation - Wind Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of AI Strategy & Transformation for Wind Engineering to lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our Wind Engineering organization. This pivotal role involves establishing a scalable AI capability that drives value and innovation within our engineering processes.

What You'll Do

• Define and own the AI strategy and multi-year roadmap for Wind Engineering, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise AI direction.
• Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases across various engineering domains such as design, analysis, and operations.
• Establish clear value hypotheses, success metrics, and ROI tracking for AI initiatives to ensure measurable business outcomes.
• Design and implement scalable AI systems, including standards for data, models, and deployment.
• Lead AI governance initiatives, focusing on model risk management, data quality, and compliance with responsible AI standards.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of AI engineers and data scientists, defining capability requirements and career paths for AI roles.
• Drive the adoption of AI tools and workflows within engineering processes, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Manage external partnerships with AI technology providers and research institutions to accelerate capability development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in engineering leadership and digital transformation within complex industrial environments.
• Proven ability to design and lead governance and scalable systems.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled business outcomes at scale.
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and MLOps frameworks.
• Experience in wind energy or similarly regulated industries is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing external partnerships and joint development initiatives.
• Strong systems thinking and results orientation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range between $220,000 and $300,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role.
• Access to a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.