Senior Director, AI Strategy & Integration

The Sr Director of AI Strategy & Integration has the opportunity to lead the design, build, and execution of UES’s AI roadmap to deliver positive business outcomes. This role is 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 the company’s strategic priorities.

UES is seeking a Senior Director of AI Strategy & Integration, this leadership role will reimagine how AI transforms an evolving business and lead the cultural change needed to become truly AI-enabled. Responsible for leading and supporting the enterprise-wide design, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions that will enhance UES’s incredible growth, project execution, and company results.

• Establish frameworks for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, ensuring responsible innovation
• Develop strategic partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, research institutions, and industry consortiums to stay at the forefront of AI innovations relevant to UES priorities.
• Partner with operations and IT teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while also aligning with other complementary initiatives
• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Develop and manage a roadmap of prioritized deliverables with focus on achieving commitment dates and successful deployment
• Influence and persuade stakeholders to align with strategic objectives and initiatives through effective presentation and communication techniques.
• Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to ensure we are making the most of our licensed software, without duplicated capabilities.
• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.
• Define KPIs and track business value delivered from AI initiatives, regularly reporting progress to senior leadership and the Board.
• Lead the implementation of AI tools and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and data infrastructure.
• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and process optimization in areas such as acquisition systems integration, data analytics, and change management.
• 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.
• Drive cultural adoption of AI by developing training programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and best practices to build confidence and capability across the workforce.

EEO Statement

• Strong financial acumen and accountability.
• Strong project management and organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success deploying multiple enterprise-scale AI or digital transformation initiatives, with examples of both successes and learnings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
• Excellent communication skills that are effective at all levels within an organization, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, enterprise systems integration, or AI/advanced analytics, preferably within an engineering or industrial setting.
• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
• Experience within the AEC industry and / or the ability to translate past experience into industry examples.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-million-dollar programs
• Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and systems integration.