Director- AI Platforms Strategy

divh2Director- AI Platforms Strategy/h2pThis position will serve as the technical leader for AI at CTDI, working with developers and engineers to ensure AI capabilities are integrated into the broader technology portfolio. This individual will work with the teams to establish architectural standards for Agentic AI systems. While AI agents and workflow automation will be a key area of focus, the role will also oversee the selection, lifecycle management, and rationalization of third-party AI tools, ensuring they align with architectural standards, security requirements, and long-term platform strategy./ppIn addition, this role will provide pragmatic leadership on AI governance, working collaboratively with security, legal, and compliance stakeholders to establish guardrails that enable responsible use of AI without slowing delivery. The emphasis of governance will be on enablement and risk reduction, ensuring AI solutions are production-ready, well understood, and appropriately controlled as they scale across the enterprise./ppstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/ppstrongAI Strategy Business Alignment/strong/pulliPartner with business and technology leaders to define CTDIs enterprise AI strategy, identifying high-impact use cases across operations, IT, and business workflows./liliTranslate business objectives into clear technical and platform requirements for AI solutions, including agent-based and non-agent-based capabilities./liliHelp prioritize AI initiatives based on value, feasibility, and architectural fit./liliLead the evaluation, selection, and evolution of AI platforms, frameworks, and third-party tools (build vs. buy vs. blend decisions)./liliDefine and maintain enterprise AI reference architectures, ensuring solutions are:/liulliScalable and reusable/liliSecure and compliant with enterprise standards/liliObservable, supportable, and cost-conscious/li/ulliGuide teams on best practices for designing, deploying, and operating AI-enabled systems that interact with existing applications and data sources./li/ulpstrongThird-Party AI Tools Portfolio Management/strong/pulliOwn the enterprise AI tool portfolio, including evaluation, onboarding, standardization, and retirement of third-party AI solutions./liliEnsure vendor-provided AI tools integrate cleanly with CTDIs architecture, data, and security models./liliPartner with security, risk, and legal teams to create practical AI governance policies focused on security, data protection, and operational readiness./liliEnsure AI solutions move from pilot to reliable production systems with clear ownership, monitoring, and support models./li/ulpstrongRequired Skills Qualifications/strong/ppstrongTechnical Architectural Expertise/strong/pulliStrong background in software architecture, platform engineering, data engineering, or enterprise systems design./liliWorking knowledge of AI/ML systems, including:/liulliAI agent frameworks and orchestration concepts/liliIntegration of models into production applications/liliData pipelines, APIs, and observability for AI workloads/li/ulliSolid understanding of security, scalability, reliability, and cost management in enterprise environments./li/ulpstrongLeadership Communication/strong/pulliProven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence without direct authority./liliStrong communication skills, able to explain complex AI and architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders./liliExperience defining standards, reference architectures, and best practices adopted across multiple teams./li/ulpstrongExperience Education/strong/pulli812+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and architecture, or data science roles./liliDemonstrated experience leading large-scale platforms or shared technology capabilities from design through production./liliExperience evaluating emerging technologies and vendors in a pragmatic, business-aligned manner./liliBachelors degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field/li/ulpApply today to join our dynamic team! CTDI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and has been a growing leader in the telecommunications field for over 50 years./ppCTDI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at CTDI, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination./ppThis position does not qualify for visa sponsorship./p/div