Principal, Head of Data & AI Transformation Programs

Role Overview

• Lead and manage the execution of EDB’s strategic Data, Automation, and AI roadmap from concept through production deployment.
• Translate high-level AI strategy into actionable, measurable programs with clear technical milestones and KPIs.
• Partner with Engineering and IT to ensure the scalable, secure, and compliant delivery of AI initiatives across EDB.
• Drive productionization of AI workflows, shifting from business-led proofs of concept to centrally supported, operationalized systems.
• Define and evolve the operating model for AI deployment, integrating data engineering, MLOps, and governance frameworks.
• Act as an AI enablement leader by embedding AI capabilities into core workflows across business functions.
• Partner with HR and Communications to scale digital fluency and AI literacy initiatives company-wide.
• Build repeatable enablement frameworks for internal and customer-facing AI applications within the Customer Zero model.
• Lead continuous feedback loops between internal users, product, and data teams to inform future enhancements.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Security teams to implement AI governance and data management standards.
• Partner with Trust, Risk, and Compliance to ensure all AI workloads adhere to security and regulatory policies.
• Drive alignment with the Central AI Committee and Communities of Practice on tooling, data access, and AI deployment patterns.
• Support EDB’s Postgres AI and Sovereign AI roadmaps, ensuring integration across analytical, transactional, and ML systems.
• Define, track, and report on KPIs tied to AI-driven business value such as automation efficiency, customer engagement, and retention uplift.
• Partner with BI teams to operationalize these metrics within tools like Tableau or other observability platforms.
• Build and maintain visibility into AI workloads, resource utilization, and infrastructure cost forecasting.
• Lead the measurement and reporting of impact across all AI initiatives, from internal productivity gains to customer outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years leading Data, AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives, ideally in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience building and managing data-centric or AI programs that bridge business, technical, and governance domains.
• Strong understanding of AI systems and architecture, including embedded AI, generative AI, BYOAI, and model deployment frameworks.
• Experience with data governance, MLOps, and automation tools, along with familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong program management skills, comfortable driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from inception to delivery.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies and execution plans.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Postgres
• Tableau

Benefits

• Access to CuraLinc for health and wellness tips
• Wellness Fridays extending to December 2026