Vice President - AI, Data and Analytics
About The Position
TDS is seeking a visionary, results-oriented executive to lead its enterprise-wide artificial intelligence, data, and analytics transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Vice President will define and execute the company’s strategy for AI, data, analytics, business intelligence, and data governance. The role partners with leaders across the organization to identify high-value opportunities, build modern capabilities, and deliver measurable business impact. It includes building and scaling enterprise AI capabilities from strategy through execution and leading teams across AI, data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, and data science. The position may be performed remotely from a home office in any of the 40+ states where TDS operates. Travel of up to 25% may be required based on business needs and the candidate’s proximity to TDS’s key office locations in Chicago, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, or at least 4 years of professional work experience.
- At least 15 years of progressive technology, data, analytics, AI, or digital leadership experience, including significant experience leading enterprise-scale AI, data, and analytics functions.
- Significant experience developing and executing AI, data, and analytics strategies.
- Proven success leading large, cross-functional teams and building high-performing AI, analytics, data, or center-of-excellence organizations.
- Deep expertise in modern AI, machine learning, generative AI, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data governance, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience modernizing data environments and implementing scalable, self-service, cloud-based analytics capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of technology delivery, governance, and operating models, including Agile, product management, DataOps/MLOps, security, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Experience managing strategic vendors and technology partners.
- Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant strategy and leadership experience in telecommunications or digital infrastructure industries.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CIO to develop and execute enterprise AI, data, analytics, and governance strategies, including systems, platforms, roadmaps, investments, and operating models.
- Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI and data solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic outcomes.
- Lead the acquisition, development, and enterprise-wide adoption of AI, data management, and business analytics capabilities.
- Ensure responsible governance, privacy, security, compliance, and ethical use in collaboration with technology, legal, compliance, audit, and risk stakeholders.
- Enable enterprise AI and data capabilities and drive adoption through training and best practices.
- Measure business impact through governance, portfolio management, and value-realization frameworks.
- Oversee vendor strategy, selection, performance, and partnerships for AI, data, analytics, and related technology platforms.
- Build and lead a high-performing team across AI, data, and analytics, fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Education assistance
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability coverage for eligible associates
- Long-term disability coverage for eligible associates
- Associate Resource Groups that encourage community and facilitate professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
