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Senior Director AI Strategy & Products
Chicago, IL Richardson, TX Full time 03/13/2026 R0047395 Compensation: $161,500.00 - $299,700.00At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This highly visible position is responsible for directing AI business strategy, products planning and execution, governance, and learnings, with a significant impact on setting and advancing AI goals within the organization.Job Responsibilities:
- AI Opportunity Identification and Prioritization: Collaborate with Strategy and business leadership to identify and prioritize AI opportunities that align with organizational goals; lead team to support AI business case development
- AI Product Management: Oversee the AI product management function to ensure the successful delivery of qualified AI opportunities, driving innovation and value creation.
- Value Metrics and Capture: Support the quantification and capture of value for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and demonstrating ROI.
- AI Governance: Manage the AI governance function to ensure responsible and compliant delivery of AI solutions, adhering to ethical standards and regulatory requirements while streamlining the processes.
- AI Learning and Development: Define and execute an AI learning and development strategy for the enterprise in coordination with HR, preparing the workforce for AI-enabled future state of operations.
- Executive Leadership Discussions: Lead the creation of content for executive leadership discussions to support decision-making and progress against AI strategy.
- Cross-Divisional Representation: Represent the VP on cross-divisional and corporate committees related to AI initiatives.
- Team Leadership: Build, lead, and develop the relevant AI teams, ensuring alignment with corporate values and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Relationship Management: Maintain and grow a set of cross-functional relationships, particularly at the senior and executive leadership levels, to achieve AI goals and outcomes.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree / Master’s Degree / MBA and 12 years of healthcare industry experience or 5 years consulting experience at a top tier consulting firm, preferably in AI or technology sectors.
- 5 years of people management experience.
- Strategic Skills: Strong skills in strategy development, planning, and implementation, particularly in AI or technology-driven environments.
- Business Case Development: Ability to translate AI opportunities into compelling business cases and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to lead quantitative and qualitative analysis, generate insights, and make strategic recommendations.
- Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex and rapidly evolving AI contexts.
- Project Management: Experience managing complex projects, particularly those involving AI technologies.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across a matrixed environment.
- Communication: Advanced communication skills, including verbal, written, and visual, with the ability to engage with senior executives.
- Team Development: Experience in leading and developing team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Budget Management: Overseeing budgets and resource allocation for AI initiatives.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, MD, JD, or PhD.
- Experience in the healthcare industry, especially the health insurance sector.
Compensation: $161,500.00 - $299,700.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
HCSC Employment Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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