Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence and Insights - 25025 - World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence and Insights.

Major Function

The Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Insights plays a leadership role in shaping strategy and technical implementation of an enterprise program that leverages primarily Microsoft technologies (Azure, Fabric, Power BI, Copilot, 365, Power Platform) for data governance; architecture and engineering; reporting and analytics; artificial intelligence (AI); and content management, collaboration, and automation.  This is a hands-on role that is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to drive digital transformation and identify opportunities to optimize performance and increase operational efficiency.

Salary:  The expected compensation range for this position is $171,100 - $245,900.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and management of enterprise data, analytics, AI, and content management programs.

• Oversee a team responsible for data governance, architecture, engineering, management, and analytics to drive digital transformation, and lead reporting, analytics, and visualization efforts for the US and field offices.

• Lead the efforts to establish an enterprise AI program; leverage AI capabilities to enhance data analytics, predictive modeling, and decision-making; and ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies, including data privacy, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the implementation and management of content management and collaboration; guide initiatives to ensure seamless communication, document sharing, and collaboration across the organization; lead information rights management to protect sensitive data; and drive adoption of collaboration services and best practices; and lead strategy and technical efforts for long-term storage needs, records management, document retention.

• Oversee low-code development, business process revisions, and automations to improve operations and increase efficiencies.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development; curate knowledge base content; increase adoption of new technologies; and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.

• Provide leadership (management, mentoring, and training) for internal staff and oversee the work of external consultants. 

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

• Manage and mentor a technical team.

• Foster collaboration and innovation within the team and across the organization.

• Set performance goals and evaluate progress.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Intellectual Curiosity: Continuously exploring and learning about the latest advancements in emerging technologies. 
• Responsiveness: Demonstrating agility when managing multiple projects and shifting priorities based on organizational needs.
• Solution-Oriented: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement solutions fit for purpose.
• Analytical Thinking: Thinking critically to understand risks, evaluate potential approaches, and make informed decisions that drive innovation and success.
• Resourcefulness: Using resources effectively and efficiently to address complex challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent experience. 

• MUST HAVE 12+ years of experience with:

  • Azure, Azure AI, Power BI (Report Building, DAX, Fabric Administration) Copilot, Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive), Power Platform; and other related technologies.

  • Establishing, leading, and operating data programs.

  • Developing strategies and roadmaps for data management, quality and analytics.

  • Experience establishing, leading, and operating an AI program to deliver agile solutions while managing data as a valued asset.

  • Leading enterprise content management, records management, document retention, and information rights management initiatives.

  • Designing and leading low-code development activities to automate tasks, optimize performance, and create efficiencies.

• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and work accurately under time constraints. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate with considerable independence and discretion. 

• Experience developing organizational strategies and leading organizational initiatives.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities. 

• Demonstrated management capability including analytical and trouble-shooting skills, the ability to delegate technical work, and oversee quality of technical products developed.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with users who possess limited and advanced computer knowledge.

• Proven experience and ability managing and inspiring a team, building and maintaining relationships with vendors. 

• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. 

• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #25025.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.