VP of Innovation & AI

Parasol Alliance•MI, MI

8d•Remote

About The Position

Parasol Alliance is seeking a VP of Innovation & AI to lead how the company adopts and scales artificial intelligence and emerging technology internally and across its senior living client portfolio. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping AI and innovation strategy and driving it from planning through execution. The VP will identify and implement internal AI use cases, establish responsible AI governance, and build employee fluency through training and adoption programs. Across the client base, the role will lead technology assessments, AI readiness work, innovation roadmaps, and portfolio-wide initiatives. It will also develop scalable frameworks, service offerings, methodologies, and intellectual property that support client outcomes and differentiate Parasol Alliance. The position collaborates with Client Success, Engineering, Security, and Sales, supports business development, and contributes to company thought leadership. It is remote-first and requires approximately 30% travel for client engagements, strategic meetings, and industry events. Applicants residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington D.C. cannot currently be considered.

Requirements

Significant experience in technology leadership, innovation strategy, AI adoption, or a related senior role.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise AI strategies.
Strong understanding of generative AI, automation, analytics, cybersecurity, and the emerging technology landscape.
Experience with AI governance, responsible AI adoption, or enterprise-scale AI implementation.
Ability to translate complex technology trends into clear, prioritized, business-ready recommendations.
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% for client engagements, strategic meetings, and industry events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of senior living or healthcare technology operations is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Own and drive Parasol Alliance’s enterprise AI strategy, including defining strategic direction, pace, and what the company builds.
Identify, prioritize, and implement AI use cases that improve service delivery, operations, and growth.
Establish AI governance frameworks covering responsible use, privacy, security, and risk.
Build internal AI fluency through training, enablement, and hands-on adoption programs.
Serve as the company’s internal authority on the evolving AI landscape.
Lead client technology assessments that identify strategic gaps, innovation opportunities, and AI readiness.
Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies in senior living, healthcare, and adjacent industries.
Lead AI and innovation strategy across the client portfolio, coordinating initiatives, identifying patterns, and scaling successful approaches.
Create client-facing AI readiness assessments, innovation roadmaps, and forward-looking technology strategies.
Translate market trends and emerging technologies into actionable intelligence and prioritized recommendations for client investment decisions.
Develop scalable frameworks for identifying, evaluating, and activating innovation across the client base.
Create frameworks that help clients distinguish meaningful innovation from technology not ready for real-world deployment.
Collaborate with Client Success, Engineering, Security, and Sales to align innovation with service delivery.
Develop scalable AI and innovation service offerings, methodologies, and intellectual property.
Support business development when AI, innovation, or strategic technology expertise is needed to win or expand relationships.
Contribute to company thought leadership through industry events, webinars, and content.