At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   Develop lasting relationships with great people.   Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr IT Director GenAI

The Sr IT Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have extensive and in-depth knowledge of AI that will allow them to identify and prioritize AI opportunities, develop and deploy AI solutions, and build and manage a team of AI experts. This includes building, deploying and implementing AI applications using ML and LLM models, digital agents, pattern recognition applications, etc. The position is responsible for execution of strategy on platforms, partnerships and external relationships (including OpenAI, Googe, IBM, etc).  They will maintain existing solutions, while providing direction on AI issues in support of information operations and core organization values. They will be directly involved in meeting with client management, project planning, and managing, directing and supervising a team.

Essential Functions

Drives the established Governance to develop and implement the company's AI strategy

Identify and prioritize AI opportunities that supports the established Governance

Develop, communicate, manage and implement corporate and divisional strategic plans, schedules, systems, quality, compliance, and budgets and for the development of policies and procedures.

Oversees implementation of operational policies and plans and prepares operational strategies for executive leadership’s recommendation and approval.

Mentor, coach, and manage a team of AI experts by establishing specific goals and objectives

Collaborate with internal customers on overall AI portfolio strategy as well as specific customer strategy for AI based on business priority and needs, ensure that AI is integrated effectively across the company

Research and apply the latest AI trends and technologies to Niagara’s strategy

Ensure that the company's use of AI is ethical and responsible

Builds trust and rapport within and across groups.

Negotiates and manages major AI Vendor relationships (implementation partners and software platform manufacturers) to drive value and performance

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Additionally, Sr IT Director is expected to demonstrate:

Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills

Possesses solid project management skills

Advanced decision making and problem solving skills

Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism

The following competencies a must: People Development, Intellectual Flexibility, Technical Acumen, Change Management, Integrated Leadership

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

10+ Years – Experience in Position

6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

10+ Years – Experience working in Position         

10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Education

Minimum Required: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Manufacturing, Computer Science or Engineering,  related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred: 

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$195,652.77 - $273,913.88 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 20% Annual

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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