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AI Strategy Director - Remote (US)

Novanta is seeking an experienced AI Strategy Director to define and lead our enterprise AI vision. Reporting to the CIO, you will set strategic priorities, identify high-value AI opportunities, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact across our global organization.

What you will do

• Develop and own Novanta's AI strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Identify and prioritize AI use cases with clear success metrics.

• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and foundation models for enterprise adoption.

• Partner with data science, engineering, and IT teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

• Oversee governance, compliance, and ethical considerations for AI initiatives.

• Define infrastructure and resource requirements for AI development and deployment.

• Establish frameworks for model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.

• Advise senior leadership on AI trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.

What you will bring

• 8+ years in technology strategy or IT leadership, including 3+ years in AI/ML.

• Proven track record of shaping and executing AI strategies in complex environments.

• Strong understanding of AI architectures, data pipelines, and governance frameworks.

• Ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.

• Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, and risk considerations in AI adoption.

Why Novanta?

We build precision technologies that power innovation in healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Our AI initiatives support mission-critical applications-from surgical robotics to industrial automation. You'll join a global team, work remotely, and help define how AI shapes real-world outcomes.

Benefits

The salary for this role will range from $160,400 to $256,600 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.