Dolby Careers Sr Director, AI Strategy and Enablement

Sound, Visual, & Display Technology•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. Your Opportunity We are seeking a visionary technology leader to define and drive our enterprise-wide AI strategy. This role is pivotal in transforming how we work, serve customers, and deliver value—through the integration of AI, automation, and intelligent workflows. As a senior member of the IT leadership team, you will operate across functions to identify opportunities, build capabilities, and embed AI-driven thinking into the company’s strategic and operational core. Leadership Expectations You will create clarity in uncertainty by translating complex AI trends into actionable strategies that align with business priorities. Know your business by partnering with process owners and functional leaders to reimagine workflows using AI, automation, and intelligent decisioning. Communicate to inspire action by evangelizing AI’s potential across the enterprise, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and fostering a culture of innovation and responsible enablement.

Requirements

5+ years in technology, innovation, or transformation roles, with 3–5 years in AI/ML or intelligent automation.
Proven success in implementing enterprise AI strategies that deliver measurable business value.
Strong foundation in business process engineering and automation platforms.
Familiarity with AI technologies including NLP, generative AI, ML, and computer vision.
Experience collaborating across business, engineering, and product teams.
Executive presence and ability to influence at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AI ethics and governance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

AI Strategy Leadership : Define and evolve the company-wide AI and automation roadmap.
Enablement & Governance : Build learning programs, governance frameworks, and tools that empower business units to adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
Process Transformation : Lead cross-functional efforts to redesign workflows using AI and automation.
Technology Evaluation : Stay current on AI trends and implement relevant technologies (e.g., LLMs, RPA, ML platforms).
Use Case Development : Identify high-impact opportunities, pilot solutions, and scale successful initiatives.
Impact Measurement : Define and track metrics to measure the value and ROI of AI initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and educate teams on AI’s role and value.
Team Building : Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary team focused on AI strategy, data science, and automation engineering.
Ethics & Risk Oversight : Establish AI ethics, security, and compliance guidelines in partnership with Legal, Security, and Data Governance.
Vendor Management : Manage relationships with key AI partners and evaluate build vs. buy decisions.