IT Director of Data & AI Job at TRC Talent Solutions, Byhalia, MS

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  • TRC Talent Solutions
  • Byhalia, MS

Job Description

TRC's client, located near Tupelo MS, has an opportunity for an IT Director of Data & AI to join their team!

 

This opportunity is with a leading batter cell manufacturer on a mission to build the country's largest commercial lithium-iron-phosphate batter cell factory! They are backed by major industry players and offering significant growth opportunities! 

 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary IT Director of Data & AI to lead our data and AI strategy, reporting directly to the CIO. This critical leadership role will shape and execute a forward-thinking roadmap for data, analytics, and AI to drive business transformation and innovation across advanced manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute a scalable, secure data and AI strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Advise the CIO and executive leadership on data-driven innovation and AI integration.
  • Lead enterprise initiatives in data governance, data mesh, MDM, and AI ethics.
  • Build and manage a high-performing team of data engineers, scientists, and AI/ML experts.
  • Drive AI/ML solutions including predictive maintenance, digital twins, and automation.
  • Establish Centers of Excellence and foster internal AI capabilities and data literacy.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity across platforms.
  • Collaborate across departments to embed data and AI into core decision-making.
  • Monitor and report on data/AI performance, KPIs, and business impact.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies to continuously advance capabilities.
Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and AI leadership, preferably in manufacturing or high-tech.
  • 5–7+ years building enterprise data platforms and leading AI/ML transformation.
  • Deep expertise in data governance, architecture, pipelines, and real-time analytics.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, TensorFlow, and cloud-native tools.
  • Proven leadership of large teams and complex, global initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and change management skills.

 

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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