Director of AI Machine Learning

Director of AI & Machine Learning (Hybrid | Direct Hire)Location: Flower Mound, TX (Hybrid - must reside in DFW area)Compensation: Target salary up to $250,000Please Note: No C2C, agency referrals or sponsorships available OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Director of AI & Machine Learning to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise AI and intelligent automation initiatives. This role will build and scale a high-performing team while driving the development of machine learning, generative AI, and automation solutions across a modern data platform.This is a working leadership role-ideal for someone who can operate at both the strategic and technical level, with deep expertise in AI integrations and platforms like Databricks.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and execute enterprise AI and automation strategyDesign scalable AI architectures leveraging modern data platformsEstablish standards for machine learning, generative AI, and agent-based systemsIdentify high-impact AI use cases that drive business valueTeam Leadership & DeliveryBuild, mentor, and lead a team of AI engineers and automation developersEstablish engineering best practices across AI/ML and automation initiativesOversee end-to-end delivery of AI solutions from concept to deploymentGenerative AI & Advanced ArchitecturesLead development of generative AI and multi-agent systemsImplement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise AI solutionsDrive adoption of conversational AI and modern AI platformsAutomation & RPADefine and lead enterprise automation strategyIdentify and prioritize automation opportunities across business functionsIntegrate AI-driven decisioning into automation workflowsGovernance & Responsible AIEstablish AI governance, security, and compliance frameworksImplement model evaluation, monitoring, and lifecycle management practicesEnsure transparency and auditability of AI-driven decisionsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with data, analytics, and business teams to operationalize AITranslate business challenges into scalable AI-driven solutionsCommunicate technical strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersRequired Qualifications10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or related technical fields5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teamsProven experience building and deploying enterprise AI solutionsStrong expertise in AI/ML architecture, generative AI, and automationHands-on experience with Databricks and AI platform integrationsExperience designing scalable, production-grade AI systemsStrong communication and leadership capabilitiesPreferred ExperienceExperience with Microsoft AI ecosystem (Copilot, Power Platform, etc.)Background in enterprise data platforms and large-scale environmentsExperience with multi-agent systems or advanced AI orchestrationExposure to automation tools and RPA platformsExperience integrating AI with enterprise applications (ERP, supply chain, etc.)Additional DetailsHybrid schedule (must be local to DFW area)Direct hire opportunity with executive-level visibilityOpportunity to build and lead a newly established AI functionHigh-impact role driving enterprise AI and automation strategySNIT

Created: 2026-05-09