GSI Engineering LLC
Overview
Senior Director, AI Strategy & Integration role at GSI Engineering LLC. This leadership position focuses on reimagining how AI transforms the business and leading the cultural change to become AI-enabled. The role leads the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions to enhance growth, project execution, and company results. Opportunity to lead the design, build, and execution of the AI roadmap to deliver positive business outcomes. Responsible for embedding AI capabilities into integrations, operations, and business processes to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. You will partner with executive leadership, IT, data teams, and business unit leaders to ensure AI adoption delivers measurable outcomes aligned with strategic priorities. Location flexibility is available; preference for Orlando, Atlanta, or DFW. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities
Define and execute a company-wide strategy for AI integration, with a focus on scoping, prioritizing, coordinating with developers/IT, training, implementing, and evaluating value to fit business needs. Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and process optimization in areas such as acquisition systems integration, data analytics, and change management. Define KPIs and track business value delivered from AI initiatives, regularly reporting progress to senior leadership and the Board. Influence and persuade stakeholders to align with strategic objectives and initiatives through effective presentation and communication techniques. Develop and manage a roadmap of prioritized deliverables with focus on achieving commitments and successful deployment. Lead the implementation of AI tools and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and data infrastructure. Partner with operations and IT teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while aligning with other initiatives. Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to maximize the value of licensed software without duplicating capabilities. Develop strategic partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, research institutions, and industry consortia to stay at the forefront of AI innovations relevant to UES priorities. Drive cultural adoption of AI by developing training programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and best practices to build confidence and capability across the workforce. Establish frameworks for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, ensuring responsible innovation. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, enterprise systems integration, or AI/advanced analytics, preferably within an engineering or industrial setting. Demonstrated success deploying multiple enterprise-scale AI or digital transformation initiatives, with examples of both successes and learnings. Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and systems integration. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-million-dollar programs. Excellent communication skills effective at all levels within an organization, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact. Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. Strong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Experience within the AEC industry and/or ability to translate past experience into industry examples. Strong financial acumen and accountability. Relentless passion for AI; both learning and teaching. Travel Requirements
Moderate travel up to 40% of the time to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice depending on project needs. Physical Demands & Work Environment
Office environment with extended desk work, computer use, and standard office equipment. Regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders in person and via virtual platforms. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds. EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here. Location: US-FL-Orlando; US-TX-Dallas. Address: 2209 Wisconsin St. Job Locations: US-FL-Orlando | US-TX-Dallas.
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Senior Director, AI Strategy & Integration role at GSI Engineering LLC. This leadership position focuses on reimagining how AI transforms the business and leading the cultural change to become AI-enabled. The role leads the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions to enhance growth, project execution, and company results. Opportunity to lead the design, build, and execution of the AI roadmap to deliver positive business outcomes. Responsible for embedding AI capabilities into integrations, operations, and business processes to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. You will partner with executive leadership, IT, data teams, and business unit leaders to ensure AI adoption delivers measurable outcomes aligned with strategic priorities. Location flexibility is available; preference for Orlando, Atlanta, or DFW. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities
Define and execute a company-wide strategy for AI integration, with a focus on scoping, prioritizing, coordinating with developers/IT, training, implementing, and evaluating value to fit business needs. Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and process optimization in areas such as acquisition systems integration, data analytics, and change management. Define KPIs and track business value delivered from AI initiatives, regularly reporting progress to senior leadership and the Board. Influence and persuade stakeholders to align with strategic objectives and initiatives through effective presentation and communication techniques. Develop and manage a roadmap of prioritized deliverables with focus on achieving commitments and successful deployment. Lead the implementation of AI tools and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and data infrastructure. Partner with operations and IT teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while aligning with other initiatives. Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to maximize the value of licensed software without duplicating capabilities. Develop strategic partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, research institutions, and industry consortia to stay at the forefront of AI innovations relevant to UES priorities. Drive cultural adoption of AI by developing training programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and best practices to build confidence and capability across the workforce. Establish frameworks for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, ensuring responsible innovation. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, enterprise systems integration, or AI/advanced analytics, preferably within an engineering or industrial setting. Demonstrated success deploying multiple enterprise-scale AI or digital transformation initiatives, with examples of both successes and learnings. Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and systems integration. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-million-dollar programs. Excellent communication skills effective at all levels within an organization, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact. Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. Strong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Experience within the AEC industry and/or ability to translate past experience into industry examples. Strong financial acumen and accountability. Relentless passion for AI; both learning and teaching. Travel Requirements
Moderate travel up to 40% of the time to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice depending on project needs. Physical Demands & Work Environment
Office environment with extended desk work, computer use, and standard office equipment. Regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders in person and via virtual platforms. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds. EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here. Location: US-FL-Orlando; US-TX-Dallas. Address: 2209 Wisconsin St. Job Locations: US-FL-Orlando | US-TX-Dallas.
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