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BusPatrol

Director, AI Enablement

BusPatrol, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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The Director of AI Enablement will lead the adoption, impact, and integration of AI across the organization. This person will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing high-potential AI use cases both existing and emerging by deeply understanding BusPatrol’s operations and core processes. They will serve as the internal thought leader on AI trends and capabilities, educating teams on what’s possible and helping them envision how AI can enhance quality, speed, and labor productivity. This includes conducting proactive value stream mapping to uncover opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and better quality output.

The Director will also play a hands-on role in turning ideas into action by developing MVPs or leveraging low-code tools (e.g., N8n), and coordinating closely with technical partners to formally build and deploy solutions. They will be accountable for driving adoption of high-impact tools and tracking their results through a robust, evolving measurement framework. This role is central to embedding AI into the way we work ensuring it becomes a sustainable, value-generating capability across the company.

Responsibilities:

Define and lead AI strategy across BusPatrol

Partner with BusPatrol’s senior leaders to define and execute the company-wide AI operational transformation strategy; Lead executive reviews of AI outcomes to inform strategy and investment decision

Develop and lead the execution of the overall AI Transformation roadmap for our company

Spearhead the deployment and integration of advanced AI and machine learning capabilities across the company, embedding tools such as LLMs and generative AI into critical processes.

Identify and drive high-impact AI use cases

Partner with business leaders across functions to surface, evaluate, and prioritize AI opportunities aligned with strategic goals

Translate business challenges into scalable AI/ML solutions that drive revenue, efficiency, and customer engagement

Focus on the highest-impact use cases by assessing feasibility, value potential, and strategic alignment

Lead cross-functional teams to scope, validate, and launch AI solutions with measurable ROI

Use rapid experimentation through MVPs or low-code prototypes to quickly test, learn, and scale successful use cases

Collaborate closely with the BusPatrol AI Solutions Architect to design, deploy, and operationalize AI solutions enterprise-wide

Maintain an enterprise AI use case portfolio, including business case, feasibility, and implementation roadmap

Develop AI performance and accountability models

Design and implement frameworks and KPIs to measure business value from AI initiatives

Define the AI Governance Framework and lead the Governance / Enablement working group to enable AI adoption across our company safely, with minimal friction & highest impact

Create dashboards and reporting structures for AI performance monitoring

Partner with finance, legal compliance, and data teams to align AI measurement with enterprise standards

Champion AI change management and cultural adoption

Define the AI Cultural framework and champion the AI mindset at BusPatrol

Drive change management and adoption of deployed AI solutions

Create tailored education materials, quick-reference guides, and enablement content that resonate with BusPatrol leaders and their teams, ensuring clarity, relevance, and impact

Deliver engaging presentations, demos, and coaching sessions to BusPatrol leadership and their staff, translating complex technology into business-relevant insights

Set up and lead a network of cross departmental AI Champions to scale adoption across the organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience in consulting, technology enablement, digital transformation, or related field.

Experience leading enterprise-wide transformations, and defining the strategy & deployment from scratch

Experience partnering with business, product, marketing, customer service, and/or operations teams to deliver AI-powered solutions

Experience leading automation, process reengineering, or digital innovation initiatives using AI or analytics.

Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)

Who We Are

At BusPatrol, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our mission. As the nation’s most trusted school bus stop-arm technology solution, we serve over 350 school districts, protecting nearly 2 million students across 30,000 buses. Every day, millions of children rely on school buses to get to and from school safely, yet reckless drivers continue to put them at risk.

As a technology company with a unique focus on public safety, we use cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and telematics to improve school bus safety. Our all-in-one safety program equips school bus fleets with AI-powered cameras, cloud-based data management, and an integrated software platform to capture and process stop-arm violations. Our safety programs foster accountability and reduce dangerous driving behavior in communities across the country.

By partnering with school districts, municipalities, and law enforcement, we make safety solutions more accessible and effective, ensuring that every child’s journey to and from school is as safe as possible.

What We Offer

When you join BusPatrol, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact. We offer:

✔ Competitive salary and benefits package

✔ Unlimited PTO

✔ A purpose-driven career, working to protect children and improve public safety

✔ The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork

✔ A team of innovators, committed to leveraging AI and smart technology for social good

EOE/AA Disability-Veteran

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business, Strategy/Planning, and Information Technology

Software Development and Public Safety

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