Job ID: MM2903481125
Location: New Haven, CT
Category: Executive & Management
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/26/2025
Director of AI & Automation | $200,000–$225,000 + 25% | Full-Time Onsite | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive base salary of $200,000–$225,000 plus a 25% annual bonus
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite, standard business hours
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut
- Direct hire executive opportunity with strong long-term growth
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and relocation assistance
Job Description
This newly created Director of AI & Automation role leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide AI and automation strategy for a large global organization. The position is responsible for identifying high-impact AI opportunities, deploying machine learning and automation solutions at scale, and enhancing decision-making across multiple business functions. This role provides hands-on technical oversight while also managing onshore and offshore teams. Based at the Americas headquarters, the director partners closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, and Operations in a highly collaborative, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization’s AI and automation strategy aligned to business goals
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AI models, machine learning tools, and automation solutions
- Oversee RPA initiatives using UiPath and Power Automate and identify new process automation opportunities
- Integrate AI solutions into existing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, privacy, and security
- Manage and mentor onshore and offshore AI and automation teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of AI/machine learning/automation experience and 5+ years in a leadership role
- Proven track record delivering AI and automation solutions at scale within complex organizations
- Strong experience with Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Cloud, Python, and SQL; RPA – UiPath, Power Automate
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills; ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary: $200,000–$225,000
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Strong professional development, global exposure, and long-term career growth opportunities
Your New Organization
Experience a safer and more open world. With operations in over 70 countries, the organization is a global leader in access technologies, digital security, and innovative solutions. The Americas group operates in a collaborative, open-door, innovative environment with opportunities to influence enterprise-wide strategy and drive meaningful change.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $200,000–$225,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Final salary will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
