Director, AI & Insights

Zoox • Foster City, CA

93d • $363,000 - $436,000

About The Position

Zoox is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Applied AI & Insights to lead our enterprise-wide transformation through data and artificial intelligence. This role will focus on two core areas: driving AI-powered productivity across business functions—including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, and Supply Chain—by developing and deploying scalable AI platforms and tools; and building a world-class enterprise business intelligence capability to deliver robust financial, operational, and strategic insights. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in AI/ML and data architecture with a strong understanding of business operations and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. This position is critical to shaping Zoox's data strategy and delivering measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading AI/ML initiatives and data-driven transformations in a complex, cross-functional business environment.
• Strong technical expertise in AI/ML, data architecture, analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, SAP BW/4HANA, Power BI, or similar).
• Deep understanding of enterprise operations and processes across functions like Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing technical teams, including AI engineers, data scientists, and BI analysts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of influencing executive leadership and driving measurable business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing GenAI tools or Large Language Models (LLMs) in an enterprise setting to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, or improve employee productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of AI-powered platforms and tools that enhance productivity across core business functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement off-the-shelf AI agents to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate business processes.
• Architect and build a scalable enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics infrastructure to support high-quality financial, operational, and strategic reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate business needs into data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of AI, data, and analytics professionals, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a data-driven culture.

Benefits

• Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
• Unpaid time off
• Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
• Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services