[Hiring] Director of AI & Data @Chromalloy

Role Description

Chromalloy is establishing a new AI & Data organization to turn growing business demand for analytics and AI into governed, measurable value. The Director of AI & Data leads this organization across all four layers:

• A governed data foundation
• Master data and standardization
• Business intelligence
• AI and automation

The Director does not set the work program; business demand enters through a single intake and is prioritized by a business-chaired AI & Data Governance Steering Committee. The Director delivers that ranked backlog while IT Security & Governance provides compliance oversight. The Director also chairs and owns the AI Community of Practice, a peer network of 25+ business-designated department champions that surfaces and peer-approves use cases. This is a builder's role for a leader who can stand up an operating model, deliver workflow-integrated outcomes, and prove ROI to senior leadership.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, or AI, including team leadership.
• Demonstrated success building a data governance and/or master data management program from the ground up.
• Track record of delivering BI and AI/ML solutions into production with measurable business outcomes.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment (defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or similarly controlled).
• Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills; able to translate business demand into a prioritized, governed delivery plan.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data/information management, engineering, or a related field.

Requirements

• Aerospace, defense, or gas-turbine industry experience (Nice to Have).
• Experience in a CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 environment handling ITAR-controlled data and CUI (Nice to Have).
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Epicor ERP and Tulip MES, and with cloud data platforms (Nice to Have).
• DAMA-DMBOK / CDMP certification; MBA or equivalent leadership credential (Nice to Have).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.
• Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Model the Way - Leads with integrity and accountability, holding themselves to the same standards expected of others and consistently following through on commitments.
• Inspire a Shared Vision - Connects team efforts to a clear, meaningful purpose while balancing strategic priorities with disciplined day-to-day execution.
• Challenge the Process - Brings curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement, questioning assumptions and championing innovation even in complex environments.
• Enable Others to Act - Builds strong, inclusive partnerships that share ownership, develop others, and value diverse perspectives.
• Encourage the Heart - Recognizes contributions genuinely and celebrates shared values to build a culture of appreciation, respect, and accountability.