[Remote] AI Consulting Director, AI Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, helping enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. They are seeking an AI Consulting Director who will lead client transformations, ensuring successful delivery of AI engagements while working closely with C-suite stakeholders. Responsibilities • Own outcomes for client engagements from design through delivery • Lead day-to-day steering, issue resolution, prioritization, and executive alignment • Ensure program governance, risk mitigation, and predictable execution • Guide definition of AI strategy, operating models, and transformation roadmaps • Translate AI capabilities into business outcomes and actionable plans • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders • Drive decision-making, secure alignment, and shape client investment priorities • Lead cross-functional squads across AI engineering, data, cloud, and change management • Ensure quality of deliverables and consistency in method and approach • Shape team structure, expectations, and execution rhythm • Establish and operationalize governance frameworks • Monitor regulatory shifts, security requirements, and responsible AI best practices • Define KPIs and track value delivered • Ensure programs generate measurable impact and sustainable adoption • Represent AHEAD in client forums and industry events • Produce insights and reusable assets that elevate AHEAD’s positioning • Lead planning, scoping, staffing, and execution of AI engagements • Convene steering committees, guide delivery leads, and manage critical risks • Ensure solutions meet business requirements, technical standards, and timeline commitments • Create enterprise AI strategies, operating models, and implementation plans • Ensure strategies are actionable, measurable, and tied to financial impact • Facilitate client decision-making across use cases, architecture, readiness, funding, and governance • Build and maintain senior relationships and trusted-advisor credibility • Operationalize frameworks for responsible AI, compliance, and security • Ensure AI systems meet regulatory and ethical expectations • Lead teams of data engineers, ML engineers, product managers, and change leaders • Drive clarity on roles, deliverables, dependencies, and quality standards • Support talent growth, feedback loops, and performance coaching • Define KPIs, track benefits, and ensure outcomes are delivered and documented • Shape adoption plans with change and OCM teams • Contribute to best practices, playbooks, and reusable engagement models • Mentor emerging leaders in consulting craft and client leadership Skills • 10 or more years of experience in consulting or enterprise leadership roles focused on AI, analytics, or digital transformation • Strong track record leading complex engagements with ownership of outcomes • Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders, facilitate decisions, and resolve issues at the senior level • Experience guiding AI or technology programs through strategy, design, and delivery • Deep understanding of AI technologies, enterprise data platforms, and modern architectures • Familiarity with responsible AI, governance frameworks, and risk management • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence • Experience leading cross-functional engineering and product teams • Experience with AHEAD's ecosystem: cloud, data, platform engineering, AI platforms • Published thought leadership in AI or digital transformation • Certifications in AI governance, program management, or change management • Experience delivering multi-agent or agentic automation programs Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) • Paid company holidays • Paid time off • Paid parental and caregiver leave • Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. Company Overview • AHEAD is a solutions-based company that helps clients move to an optimized IT service delivery model. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.ahead.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • AHEAD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 24 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To this Job Company : AHEAD Salary : 280K–325K a year