Interim AI Strategy Director / Head of AI

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New York / $250 - $350 hour

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$250 - $350

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New York

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Interim AI Strategy Director / Head of AI

Harnham, the leading recruitment specialist in Data & AI, is partnering with a global transportation and logistics organisation undergoing a major transformation programme. As the business continues to invest in innovation, technology, and data-driven decision making, they are seeking an experienced AI leader to define and deliver their first enterprise-wide AI strategy.

  • Role: Interim AI Strategy Director / Head of AI
  • Location: Remote in US
  • Length: 3-6 Month Contract
  • Rate: $250 - $350 per hour
  • Start Date: September

The Role

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced AI strategist to assess the organisation's current capabilities and define a practical, commercially focused AI vision.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will identify where AI can drive business value, improve decision-making, and enhance operational effectiveness across the organisation. You will establish the strategic roadmap, governance framework, and delivery approach needed to support long-term AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess the organisation's current AI, data, and technology landscape
  • Develop an enterprise-wide AI strategy and implementation roadmap
  • Identify and prioritise high-value AI use cases across multiple business functions
  • Advise senior leadership on AI opportunities, risks, governance, and best practices
  • Define policies, controls, and operating models for responsible AI adoption
  • Lead pilot initiatives and proof-of-concept programmes where appropriate
  • Educate and influence senior stakeholders on AI capabilities and business applications
  • Provide recommendations on future investment, organisational design, and capability development

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading AI strategy and transformation programmes
  • Experience developing and implementing AI strategies at an enterprise level
  • Experience working in high-performance environments such as hedge funds, asset management, financial services, trading firms, or similarly demanding organisations
  • Deep understanding of generative AI, automation, data platforms, and AI governance
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior executives and C-suite leaders
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value

If interested, please apply below or contact Ciarán to discuss more

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Ciaran Brown

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