Senior Director Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation

Position Summary:

The Senior Director Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation will lead the strategic development, implementation, and scaling of AI and digital solutions that advance the organization’s mission, improve operational efficiency, and enhance engagement with constituents, donors, and partners. This senior leader will translate organizational goals into actionable AI strategies, ensuring initiatives are ethical, inclusive, and aligned with the organization’s values and commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Initially reporting directly to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, this role will oversee an AI & Automation Center of Excellence, manage enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts, and serve as the primary AI advisor to executive leadership. The Senior Director will foster cross-functional collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure successful adoption of transformative technologies across programs, services, fundraising, advocacy, and operations.

 Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide AI and digital transformation strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and operational goals.
• Identify short- and long-term opportunities to integrate AI into core functions, including research, fundraising, donor engagement, advocacy, marketing, and internal operations.
• Serve as the senior AI and digital transformation advisor to the executive team, shaping organizational culture toward innovation and ethical technology adoption.
• Champion responsible, transparent AI practices that comply with relevant regulations, data privacy laws, and sector-specific standards (e.g., HIPAA, if applicable).

AI & Digital Innovation

• Lead the design, pilot, and scaling of AI applications, including predictive analytics, generative AI, natural language processing, and intelligent automation.
• Collaborate with IT, data governance, and security teams to ensure infrastructure readiness, system integration, and operational viability of AI solutions.
• Continuously research emerging AI and digital trends, evaluating their applicability and potential to drive mission impact.
• Ensure AI tools augment rather than replace human interaction, prioritizing the enhancement of staff capacity and the quality of constituent experiences.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of AI and digital tools across the organization.
• Effectively communicate the vision, benefits, and ethical considerations of AI across the organization and its community, tailoring messaging to different stakeholders in alignment with executive strategy.
• Partner with Human Resources and Learning & Development to upskill staff in AI literacy and adoption of new technologies.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team of AI engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and project managers.
• Establish and manage an AI & Automation Center of Excellence to set best practices, governance frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee relationships with AI vendors, consultants, and technology partners, including contract negotiations and performance evaluations.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track ROI for AI and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in AI, machine learning, data analytics, or digital transformation, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise-scale AI or automation projects from concept to execution in healthcare, nonprofits, or other mission-driven sectors.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, natural language processing, automation, and ethical AI frameworks.
• Proven success guiding organizations through complex change management and digital adoption.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning, with the ability to adapt strategies and approaches in response to emerging technologies, evolving best practices, and organizational needs.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills to articulate AI’s impact to diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Familiarity with fundraising, donor engagement, and patient or caregiver support workflows.
• Experience with platforms such as Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft Azure AI, or equivalent.
• Experience in a voluntary health association or nonprofit environment.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Execution – Ability to translate mission goals into actionable AI and digital strategies.
• Innovation Leadership – Drives creative, forward-looking solutions that enhance mission impact.
• Ethical Decision-Making – Balances innovation with equity, transparency, and privacy standards.
• Collaboration & Influence – Builds consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Change Management – Leads organizational transformation with empathy and effectiveness.
• Data-Driven Impact – Uses metrics and analytics to measure success and inform decisions.

Title: Senior Director Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation

Position Location: US Remote, Full time 

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 513 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between  $155,600–$185,000

 This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.