Senior Director, AI & Data Leader

GE Aerospace•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The AI Catalyst Leader will develop and deploy artificial intelligence and data science solutions to improve Unison’s organizational operations. This role focuses on applying machine learning and advanced analytics to optimize service operations, reduce downtime, and enhance profitability, working closely with cross-functional teams to embed AI into standard workflows. As the Unison - AI & Data Leader you are responsible for defining overall AI roadmap for Unison, given their strategy, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. Drive AI ideation, generate business cases, prioritize AI use cases, and drive implementation Participate as active member of AI Board representing interests of Unison Job Description Key responsibilities of this role will be to: Support customer-facing AI solutions, contributing to tailored, data-driven offerings which improve customer outcomes in engine services. Helps business leaders and teams understand how to use AI. Provides training and resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts, tools, and best practices, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation Partnership with cross functional business teams, industry wide partners to help business to bring in best technologies. Build and lead a high-performing data team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop talent to ensure long-term success in AI initiatives. Facilitates adoption of AI-enabled solutions within the company. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption, address any resistance or concerns, and promote a culture of innovation. Monitors the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting as needed to optimize outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Key Leader in Data Organization & Protection: Oversee data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business leaders to embed AI and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Regulatory & Ethical AI Governance: Ensure AI solutions meet industry, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in aerospace and defense applications. Stay current on emerging AI and data science techniques and share learnings and best practices across the Unison and commercial engine services teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Data Analytics/Engineering
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Expertise in languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
Strong Program Management & Organizational Skills
Demonstrated customer focus –evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with customer viewpoint.
Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, and able to work under pressure and in fast paced team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff and to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems across teams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with all constituents including business functions, CIO’s and broader senior leadership with confidence and clarity.
Able to work well with global teams, including the recruitment and development of global talent.
Able to travel and demonstrate time-zone flexibility

Nice To Haves

Data Management, Interpretation and Processing: Adept at organizing, analyzing, and transforming data to extract meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure for deploying and scaling AI solutions.
Business Acumen: Understands business operations, market dynamics, and financial principles to make strategic decisions.
Operational Excellence: Executes business processes efficiently and effectively to achieve optimal business performance.
Team player who prioritizes customer solutions and business objectives and unyieldingly leverages FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model.
Familiarity with aerospace and defense sectors

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy artificial intelligence and data science solutions to improve Unison’s organizational operations.
Apply machine learning and advanced analytics to optimize service operations, reduce downtime, and enhance profitability.
Define overall AI roadmap for Unison, given their strategy, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
Drive AI ideation, generate business cases, prioritize AI use cases, and drive implementation
Participate as active member of AI Board representing interests of Unison
Support customer-facing AI solutions, contributing to tailored, data-driven offerings which improve customer outcomes in engine services.
Helps business leaders and teams understand how to use AI.
Provides training and resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts, tools, and best practices, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation
Partnership with cross functional business teams, industry wide partners to help business to bring in best technologies.
Build and lead a high-performing data team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop talent to ensure long-term success in AI initiatives.
Facilitates adoption of AI-enabled solutions within the company.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption, address any resistance or concerns, and promote a culture of innovation.
Monitors the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting as needed to optimize outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
Oversee data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem.
Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business leaders to embed AI and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Ensure AI solutions meet industry, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in aerospace and defense applications.
Stay current on emerging AI and data science techniques and share learnings and best practices across the Unison and commercial engine services teams.