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Ascendum Solutions is hiring: Technical Director in Cincinnati

Ascendum Solutions, Cincinnati, OH, US, 45208

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Job Title: Technical Director– AI Solutions & Transformation


Why This Role Matters: Technical Director– AI Solutions & Transformation will shape the future of how IT works in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. By championing forward-thinking tools and practices, this leader will be instrumental in redefining how the enterprise builds, supports, and scales technology—and in accelerating the delivery of AI-enhanced solutions for clients.


Purpose:

  1. Lead the AI transformation of the technology team by implementing cutting-edge AI tools, technologies, and practices.
  2. Oversee technical delivery on AI-centric client engagements.
  3. Enable the upskilling of the software development organization in the use of AI


Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a principal advisor to senior leadership on AI strategy and implementation.
  • Identify high-impact AI use cases in automation, intelligent operations, application development, research, and predictive analytics.
  • Drive adoption of LLMs, generative AI, and multi-agent systems to enhance internal IT operations.
  • Lead the design and implementation of AI-first workflows, tools, and platforms across IT.
  • Build and lead cross-functional working groups and innovation pilots.
  • Support AI-driven client engagements by contributing strategic insight and technical leadership in rapidly building custom software solutions.
  • Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and assess relevance to internal IT transformation and external projects.


Success Metrics:

  • AI use cases successfully deployed and scaled across IT.
  • Efficiency gains or cost savings attributable to AI implementations.
  • User adoption and satisfaction of AI-enabled tools and workflows.
  • Maturity and scalability of AI governance and data stewardship frameworks.
  • Impact and delivery speed of AI-enhanced client solutions.


Ideal Candidate:

  • Technologist with 10+ years in IT strategy, architecture, and/or digital transformation.
  • Deep understanding of the current AI/ML landscape and tools.
  • Track record of advising or leading transformation initiatives.
  • Experience collaborating on or delivering custom software solutions for clients.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passionate about the practical, responsible, and high-impact use of AI for both internal teams and client-facing engagements.