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Executive Director Data, Analytics & AI

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About the Opportunity

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• Unfortunately, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The university is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director Data, Analytics, and AI is responsible for enterprisewide data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This role ensures that data and AIdriven initiatives generate business value, enhance decisionmaking, and drive innovation. The Executive Director leads the transformation of data into strategic assets, ensuring the ethical and responsible use of AI and analytics. Responsibilities include establishing vision, governance, and operational framework for data and AI, fostering a datadriven culture, and evolving technological capabilities to meet enterprise goals.

• Lead the organizations data, analytics, and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop an enterprise operating model that integrates data governance, AI ethics, and analyticsdriven insights into business processes.
• Foster data and AIdriven culture by upskilling teams and promoting literacy across the organization.
• Establish governance mechanisms to ensure trust in data assets, AI models, and analyticsdriven decisionmaking.
• Ensure responsible AI use, bias mitigation, and compliance with regulatory requirements in AI applications.
• Partner with Csuite leaders to embed AI and analytics into strategic initiatives and digital transformation efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in data science, AI, computer science, business administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI strategy, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of integrating AI and analytics into business processes.
• Deep understanding of AI ethics, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging Clevel leaders and boards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

AI and Data Innovation Leadership

• Spearhead AIdriven business models, products, and services to enhance competitive advantage and profitability.
• Oversee AI research and development, ensuring the organization stays at the forefront of machine learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing. Identify and integrate new data sources, AI models, and advanced analytics to unlock business value.
• Establish centralized AI model governance and monitoring to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Develop partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, and AIdriven startups to accelerate innovation.
• Compile and report impact and progress metrics including revenue growth, cost savings, operational efficiencies, customer experience improvements, and regulatory compliance enabled by data, data quality etc.

Technical and Strategic Expertise

• Machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision.
• AI model governance, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Data and AI ethics, privacy, and security.
• Cloud AI platforms, AI ops, MLOps, and data engineering pipelines.
• AIdriven automation tools and digital assistants.
• AI/ML frameworks and model monitoring.

Serve as Enterprise Data and Analytics Leader on

• Data integration, data lakes, data mesh, realtime analytics.
• Advanced analytics, predictive and prescriptive modeling.
• Data governance, MDM, metadata management, and stewardship.
• Business intelligence and visualization.

Leadership and Organizational Change Management

• Inspire and lead teams in AI, data, and analytics functions.
• Develop AI governance policies, ensuring ethical AI use across the organization.
• Build AI Centers of Excellence and crossfunctional AI strategy teams.
• Influence enterprisewide digital transformation through AI and datadriven insights.
• Communicate AI and data strategy effectively to Clevel executives, stakeholders, and employees.

Regulatory and Ethical AI Governance

• Ensure compliance with global AI and data regulations.
• Promote AI transparency and responsible use in all applications.

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Benefits

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Expected Hiring Range:

$154,810.00 - $224,473.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Seniority Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Fulltime

Job Function

• Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

Industries

• Higher Education, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Information Services

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