Serve as the enterprise thought leader for AI enablement, defining the vision, strategy, and multi year roadmap
Align cross functional execution to enterprise priorities and translate AI capabilities into clear, role based value propositions
Lead quarterly roadmap reviews and innovation planning with internal teams and strategic vendors
Co lead AI literacy and enablement programs with HR, determining the objectives and key results to track and measure success e.g., using certification rates, usage analytics, and competency assessments to measure impact
Drive cultural readiness, address behavioral barriers, and promote new, AI enabled ways of working across the enterprise
Manage strategic AI vendor relationships and joint roadmaps to ensure performance and alignment to enterprise needs
Lead vendor evaluation, selection, and performance management for new AI capabilities
Partner with Procurement and Legal on negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization
Define capability requirements for AI platforms and partner with AI and Data Engineering and Infrastructure teams on implementation
Ensure AI initiatives have appropriate data access, quality, and readiness
Partner with Data, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure AI solutions adhere to data classification, retention, and privacy policies
Establish and report KPIs and ROI tied to adoption, productivity, efficiency, and quality improvements
Deliver dashboards, scorecards, and recommendations for continuous improvement

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
12+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, enterprise enablement, or similar leadership roles within regulated industries
5+ years of experience driving enterprise level strategy and influencing senior leadership across complex, matrixed organizations

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

VP, Enterprise AI Enablement

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