Principal AI Transformation Lead

POSITION SUMMARYCordia is seeking a senior-level leader to lead and operationalize the AIM (AI Impact & Modernization) program across the enterprise. POSITION SUMMARY Cordia is seeking a senior-level leader to lead and operationalize the AIM (AI Impact & Modernization) program across the enterprise. AIM is Cordia's enterprise AI enablement program designed to accelerate productivity, improve operational performance, and enable innovation while maintaining strong governance and data protection. This role leads, but does not solely own Cordia's AI transformation. Working through the broader AIM team and business stakeholders listed in the Key Relationships section, this person helps make AI a successful part of the fabric of every function in the business. The role drives AI governance, enterprise adoption, and business value realization by building a structured, scalable approach to AI usage, use case delivery, and workforce enablement This person serves as the bridge between IT, cybersecurity, data, operations, and all business functions, ensuring AI is deployed securely, compliantly, and strategically. Because the role interacts with large segments of the business, it has the opportunity to make a meaningful, visible impact across Cordia. This hire reports directly to the CIO. The role is initially an individual contributor with enterprise-wide influence and a path to expanded scope including data governance and agentic AI solutions KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AI Governance & Risk Management Own and evolve Cordia’s AI governance framework aligned to the AIM charter and Cordia AI Policy (v2.0, effective July 15, 2025) Enforce AI Acceptable Use Policy including disclosure requirements, approved tool usage, ethical standards (fairness, equity, privacy, accountability, human oversight), and data protection standards Manage the approved tools list: evaluate new tools against data privacy, enterprise security (SSO, RBAC, audit logging, data residency), cost/value, integration, and vendor viability criteria Partner with cybersecurity team on Digital Loss Prevention (DLP) controls, monitoring, shadow AI detection, and security architecture review Maintain visibility into AI tool usage across the enterprise; identify and mitigate shadow AI risk (Risk R-01 in charter risk register: High Probability / High Impact) Ensure alignment with Zero Trust and enterprise identity controls, especially for agentic AI solutions requiring strict identity access controls Support the RACI decision authority matrix: IT Directors Responsible, CIO Accountable for approved tools list changes, AI policy updates, and platform evaluation Enterprise AI Enablement & Adoption Lead enterprise rollout of AI capabilities across Copilot Pro, Salesforce Einstein, NetSuite AI, NSAW, Monday.com AI, Aveva PI/Twin Thread, and future approved platforms Design and execute the three-tier workforce enablement strategy: Tier 1 – Enterprise AI Literacy: All office-based employees (field-based staff opt-in). AI concepts, Acceptable Use Policy, hands-on Copilot Pro, data protection practices Tier 2 – Role-Based Enablement: Targeted training for functional teams (finance, operations, customer, HR). Use case workshops tailored to departmental workflows Tier 3 – Power User & Advanced Enablement: Advanced prompt engineering, multi-model usage, use case development, AI champion certification and peer training Ensure all training is branded as Cordia University content per corporate training committee guidance Identify and empower AI Champions across business units for peer training, use case evangelism, and feedback loops Drive meaningful adoption of approved AI tools across licensed users and business functions Build a culture of responsible AI use aligned with Cordia Beliefs: Safety, Talent, Value, Collaboration, Accountability, Customers, Sustainability Use Case Lifecycle Management Own the end-to-end AI use case lifecycle: Intake → Screening → Prioritize → Pilot → Measure → Scale Manag