Director, AI & Process Automation at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, AI & Process Automation in the United States.

This role offers a high-visibility, cross-functional opportunity to embed AI and automation across an enterprise, identifying operational inefficiencies and driving end-to-end initiatives that deliver measurable impact. The Director will act as the internal AI “opportunity hunter,” collaborating with business leaders, IT, and functional teams to scope, architect, and implement intelligent automation solutions. This is a hands-on builder role, requiring both technical credibility in AI, LLMs, and workflow automation platforms, and strong influence to guide stakeholders across the organization. The position involves managing a portfolio of automation initiatives, prioritizing opportunities based on ROI, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic thinking, operational rigor, and executional excellence while shaping the enterprise-wide AI and automation strategy.

• Conduct discovery across business functions (Sales, Finance, HR, Customer Success, Legal, etc.) to identify high-value AI and automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized AI/automation opportunity pipeline with ROI, time savings, and risk reduction metrics.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives, including scoping, vendor selection, implementation, and adoption.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on AI tools, LLM-powered workflows, and RPA platforms.
• Partner with IT and Engineering to ensure solutions are architecturally sound, scalable, and compliant with enterprise standards.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to embed continuous automation thinking across the organization.
• Define, track, and communicate KPIs demonstrating the impact of automation initiatives and monitor external AI/automation innovations.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in operations, business transformation, or technology roles, with hands-on AI and automation experience.
• Strong technical understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, workflow automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier, MuleSoft), APIs, and AI integration patterns.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale AI automation initiatives that produce measurable business outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and vice versa.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, comfortable working with senior leaders without direct authority.
• Strong program and project management skills, managing multiple initiatives with rigor and accountability.
• Experience managing vendors and implementation partners; SaaS or technology company experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degrees or certifications in relevant fields are a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits.
• 401(k) match and employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and family-forming benefits.
• Emergency backup care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling.
• Free legal services and estate planning support.
• Employee referral bonus program, student loan refinancing assistance, and perks/discounts programs.
• Collaborative, innovative culture recognized for excellence in workplace environment and employee engagement.