Blue Yonder Job Title:
Director of Internal AI / Gen-AI Technology
Location:
US - Remote + up to 25% travel
Overview:
Blue Yonder is a forward-thinking organization committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform our associate practices and create an exceptional experience. The Director of Internal AI / Gen AI Internal leads the strategic development and implementation of internal-facing automation initiatives across the organization, combining Aartificial Iintelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), MSaaS applications (Azure Open AI), and robotic process automation (RPA) (Power Automate) to drive digital transformation and operational excellence.
What you will do:

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide internal intelligent automation strategy, aligning with business objectives and digital transformation goals
• Lead a team of automation specialists, developers, and business analysts
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices for automation initiatives
• Partner with business units to identify and prioritize automation opportunities
• Create and manage budgets for automation programs and technologies

Technical Leadership

• Drive the adoption and implementation of AI and generative AI solutions, including large language models, computer vision, and predictive analytics
• Maintain coordination with AI / Gen-AI work happening concurrently in the major SaaS platforms
• Oversee the integration of various SaaS platforms and ensure seamless connectivity between systems
• Lead the development and scaling of RPA programs using platforms such as Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, etc
• Establish technical standards and architectural guidelines for automation solutions
• Ensure security, compliance, and risk management in all automation initiatives

Innovation & Development

• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in AI, generative AI, and automation
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for the automation portfolio
• Develop proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for innovative automation solutions
• Create frameworks for measuring and reporting ROI on automation initiatives
• Build centers of excellence for automation and AI capabilities

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in technology roles
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing technical teams
• 5+ years of experience leading automation initiatives
• Proven track record of successful large-scale automation implementations
• Deep understanding of AI and machine learning technologies, including generative AI models and applications
• Extensive experience with major SaaS platforms and enterprise applications
• Strong knowledge of RPA platforms and implementation methodologies
• Experience with application integration and API management
• Understanding of data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Experience with process mining and task mining tools
• Knowledge of low-code/no-code development platforms
• Experience with change management methodologies
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong project and program management capabilities
• Business process optimization expertise

Desired Certifications:

• Cloud platform certifications (especially Azure)
• RPA platform certifications (Power Automate preferred)

Synonymous Job Title:
Director I, ITG

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