VP, AI Acceleration

Digital Realty•Austin, TX

8d•$220,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Digital Realty is seeking a Vice President, AI Acceleration to lead the enterprise-wide adoption and execution of AI while shaping how the company engages the external AI market. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for scaling AI from pilot to production across all functions, and translating internal AI capability into compelling market positioning. This role bridges execution and strategy, ensuring Digital Realty operates credibly as both a provider of AI infrastructure and a user of AI at scale.

Requirements

12+ years of technology leadership experience, including significant focus on AI, ML, or data strategy
Proven success driving enterprise AI adoption across multiple functions at scale
Experience building or scaling AI governance, certification, or enablement programs
Ability to engage and influence executive audiences, including board-level stakeholders and customers
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to position AI as both a productivity tool and market differentiator
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with analysts and external audiences
Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hyperscalers and AI-native partners strongly preferred
Background in infrastructure, cloud, or data center environments preferred
Experience serving as an internal AI leader or leading “Customer Zero” programs in a B2B organization preferred

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise AI adoption across all functions, moving from pilots to measurable, scaled deployment
Operationalize the company’s AI operating model, coordinating ideation through production across teams
Drive and govern the Functional Certification Program, including SLA adherence and recertification cadence
Convert unsanctioned “shadow AI” into approved, governed, and measurable enterprise usage
Define, track, and report AI performance metrics including efficiency, cost, revenue impact, and productivity gains
Establish Digital Realty as a “Customer Zero” reference for AI deployed on its own infrastructure
Translate internal AI maturity into external market positioning with Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership
Engage directly with strategic customers and partners as a senior technical and commercial AI leader
Shape the company’s point of view on AI infrastructure and differentiation in the market
Represent Digital Realty externally through industry events, analyst briefings, and executive engagements