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Permanent

Hybrid

Director, AI Operations & Enterprise Automation

Recruiter: Codi Mccommon

Chicago, IL

Job ID

547

Industry

Technology

Specialty

Ai And Machine Learning

Experience level

Director

Salary range:

$200,000 - $225,000

JOB BENEFITS

Impact of the Role

The Executive Assistant to the President plays a critical role in the effectiveness of the Foundation by ensuring that the President's time, relationships, communications, commitments, and strategic priorities are managed with professionalism, consistency, and exceptional care.

Through outstanding executive support, thoughtful coordination, and proactive problem-solving, this role enables the President to focus on leadership, governance, philanthropy, and advancing the Foundation's mission to proliferate Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world.

As a trusted partner to the President and a key member of the Foundation team, the Executive Assistant helps foster organizational effectiveness, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support the successful execution of the Foundation's mission and priorities.

OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to drive AI-powered automation and enterprise systems strategy within a fast-paced, innovative organization. The Director, AI Operations & Enterprise Automation will lead the delivery, governance, and optimization of AI initiatives, enterprise integrations, and automation programs that improve efficiency, scalability, and business performance. This role combines technical expertise, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable impact across the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in enterprise systems, IT operations, automation, or data engineering.

3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and complex initiatives.

Experience delivering AI, automation, or digital transformation programs in production environments.

Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Snowflake, Workato, UKG, or similar technologies.

Strong knowledge of integrations, APIs, data pipelines, and SaaS ecosystems.

Excellent project management, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred

Experience with Snowflake and modern data platforms.

Familiarity with LLM integrations, AI frameworks, and automation technologies.

Knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms, identity management, and security best practices.

Experience with DevOps or software governance practices.

Key Competencies

Strategic and analytical thinker

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Expertise in automation and digital transformation

Effective stakeholder management and communication

Results-oriented with strong execution capabilities

Ability to balance innovation, governance, and operational excellence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing support of AI and automation initiatives across enterprise systems.

Manage a portfolio of AI projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities, resources, and timelines.

Drive process automation and integration efforts across key business platforms and data environments.

Establish governance standards for AI solutions, including project intake, approvals, security reviews, and compliance.

Oversee enterprise data integration architecture and system reliability.

Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Sales Operations, Legal, HR, and IT to identify and implement AI-driven improvements.

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, technical program managers, and AI operations professionals.

Present program updates, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.