Director of AI

Piper Companies is looking for a Director of AI to join a thriving insurance company.

This is a hybrid position and requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days a week.

Essential Duties of the Director of AI

Define and execute the enterprise AI strategy aligned to business objectives and digital transformation priorities Evaluate and integrate leading AI capabilities from Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to ensure the organization leverages best-in-class innovation Lead evaluation and decision‑making for build vs. buy AI solutions, balancing speed‑to‑market, total cost of ownership, scalability, security, and strategic differentiation Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and generative AI solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and other approved AI platforms Define and track KPIs to measure AI value realization Establish best practices for experimentation, architecture design, vendor evaluation, and AI solution engineering Qualifications of the Director of AI

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required 15+ years experience leading technology, software development, and process improvements 5+ years working with Microsoft cloud technologies and within the Azure ecosystem 3+ years working and implementing AI solutions Experience leading teams through digital transformation and scaling AI capabilities Experience with Lifepro/Btrieve desirable Compensation for the Director of AI

$200,000 - $240,000 (based on experience) Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 3/23/26.

Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date #J-18808-Ljbffr