Director of Data & AI Strategy
About The Position
We are seeking a director-level, business-embedded leader to serve as the line of business's primary resource for data and AI. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and apply data and AI solutions across the line of business, accelerating decision-making, improving operations, and unlocking new opportunities. The role partners closely with the VP of Technology & Innovation, line of business functional leaders, and the enterprise Cognitive Data team to drive data- and AI-enabled business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who owns delivery of data and AI solutions while also influencing strategic direction and key stakeholders.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in analytics, data strategy, or digital transformation roles.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into data and AI solutions that deliver measurable value.
- Strategic mindset with comfort operating at both direction-setting and execution levels.
- Familiarity with modern data and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Snowflake, and Palantir.
- Working knowledge of Python for analysis or prototyping and Git/GitHub for collaboration.
- Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in matrixed environments and across functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Set the direction and roadmap for how the line of business uses data and AI, aligned to business priorities and outcomes.
- Partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value data, analytics, and AI initiatives from concept through deployment.
- Oversee and ensure successful execution and value realization of data and AI initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging data sources, AI techniques, and tools, adopting new capabilities where they meaningfully improve insight, automation, or decision support.
- Collaborate with BI teams to integrate insights, model outputs, and AI-driven recommendations into dashboards and operational workflows.
- Coordinate with the Cognitive Data team to ensure alignment with enterprise platforms, standards, and delivery approaches.
- Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to leaders and operators to support timely, data-informed decisions.
- Scale solutions across the business to drive operational and economic value.
- Provide leadership and oversight for data and AI capability development within the line of business, including influencing resource planning, vendor selection, and investment prioritization.
- Conduct exploratory analysis on new data sources or business questions.
- Prototype AI or agentic solutions using LLMs and internal data to validate concepts.
- Build or refine analytical models for complex or strategic initiatives requiring senior involvement.
Benefits
- Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
- Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
- Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
