[Hiring] Senior Director, AI Adoption & Integration @RTI International

Role Description

We are seeking a senior leader to serve as the business unit artificial intelligence lead for RTI Main, a business unit empowered with clear ownership and accountability for developing and executing business strategy, defining market positioning, shaping and evolving the portfolio, making informed investment and operational decisions, and delivering sustainable business performance while proactively managing enterprise and operational risk. The Senior Director, AI Adoption & Integration will be responsible for driving AI adoption and integration across the business unit, translating enterprise AI governance and infrastructure into measurable business outcomes.

This role operates within a matrixed leadership structure that balances business ownership with enterprise AI governance. Reporting directly to the RTI Main Business Unit leadership team, you will be accountable for developing and executing the AI adoption roadmap, driving measurable business and client value, and improving operational outcomes across the business unit. In parallel, you will maintain a matrix reporting relationship to the Office of Data and AI Strategy (ODAS) AI Leader to ensure alignment with enterprise governance, standards, and best practices.

Sitting at the intersection of strategy and execution, this role is responsible for ensuring AI adoption is prioritized, appropriately resourced, and delivering meaningful impact across RTI Main. You will lead and coordinate a network of AI Leads embedded within business functions, fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and aligning AI initiatives with client needs, scientific priorities, and enterprise strategy while operating within the governance framework established by ODAS.

The ideal candidate is an operating leader who thinks in business outcomes first and AI capabilities second, someone who prioritizes high-value opportunities, mobilizes cross-functional teams, and delivers measurable impact at speed. They understand that their authority comes from the business, their standards come from ODAS, and their credibility comes from results.

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the role, how your experience and expertise align with the position's responsibilities, and how your background and career aspirations connect with RTI's mission to improve the human condition through research, innovation, and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in strategy, operations, technology adoption, or related leadership roles
• Demonstrated ability to translate AI and data capabilities into measurable business outcomes, including workflow redesign, cost reduction, or revenue impact
• Experience operating in matrixed, federated organizations and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across organizational boundaries
• Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible AI considerations
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills
• Ability to balance long-term strategy with near-term execution and delivery

Requirements

• Develop and own the AI adoption roadmap across RTI Main, translating strategy into prioritized initiatives and measurable outcomes
• Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases that drive revenue, efficiency, or client impact
• Lead a portfolio of signature AI initiatives, executed as structured sprints with clear baselines, targets, and accountable owners
• Ensure all initiatives align with ODAS governance, responsible AI guardrails, and Client Technology capabilities
• Operate within ODAS enterprise standards, the approved tool catalog, and responsible AI guidelines
• Populate and maintain Client AI Compliance Registry entries for RTI Main’s portfolio
• Represent RTI Main on the AI Council
• Establish and lead a network of AI Leads embedded within RTI Main functions
• Define decision rights, operating cadence, and accountability mechanisms across the network
• Develop practical playbooks, templates, and reusable patterns that enable scaling AI across repeatable workflows and specialized use cases
• Own the application of ODAS’s classification standard within RTI Main
• Translate AI capabilities into tangible business outcomes
• Partner with Growth and Marketing to embed AI into pipeline development, proposal processes, and competitive positioning
• Drive adoption through structured change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Define and manage an AI adoption performance framework with KPIs tied to business outcomes
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track adoption progress and inform prioritization
• Continuously refine adoption strategy based on performance data, emerging AI capabilities, and evolving business priorities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

Hiring Salary Range

$210,000.00-$260,000.00