Quick overview
SeniorityLeader
Work modeHybrid
LocationChicago, IL, United States
Stakeholder ManagementCompliancePerformance ManagementVendor ManagementGenerative AI
Job description
A leading global professional services organization is hiring a Director, AI Vendor Evaluations & Management to lead the evaluation, selection, governance, administration, and strategic adoption of enterprise AI technologies. This individual will serve as the primary owner of the firm's AI vendor ecosystem, helping determine which solutions are brought into the organization and how they are leveraged across business functions.
This is a business facing leadership role focused on AI product ownership, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. The person in this role will partner directly with attorneys, practice groups, executive leadership, technology teams, and external vendors to evaluate business needs, assess emerging AI solutions, and drive adoption of technologies that create measurable value for the firm.
This is not an AI engineering, software development, solutions architecture, or integration focused role. The ideal candidate is a business facing technology leader who has experience evaluating software platforms, managing vendor relationships, driving enterprise adoption, overseeing AI products, and leading teams. The focus is on AI strategy, vendor management, platform ownership, governance, and stakeholder engagement, rather than designing systems or writing code.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
Daily Responsibilities
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This is a business facing leadership role focused on AI product ownership, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. The person in this role will partner directly with attorneys, practice groups, executive leadership, technology teams, and external vendors to evaluate business needs, assess emerging AI solutions, and drive adoption of technologies that create measurable value for the firm.
This is not an AI engineering, software development, solutions architecture, or integration focused role. The ideal candidate is a business facing technology leader who has experience evaluating software platforms, managing vendor relationships, driving enterprise adoption, overseeing AI products, and leading teams. The focus is on AI strategy, vendor management, platform ownership, governance, and stakeholder engagement, rather than designing systems or writing code.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Product Management, Enterprise Applications, Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Relationship Management, or similar leadership roles
- Experience owning enterprise software platforms and technology programs
- Experience evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and managing technology vendors
- Experience leading enterprise software rollouts and adoption initiatives
- People leadership experience including coaching, mentoring, hiring, and performance management
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Experience partnering with Security, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Technology teams
- Ability to translate business needs into technology recommendations
- AI platform experience including ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude Enterprise, Harvey, CoCounsel, or similar products
- Legal technology experience
- Experience managing software licensing and platform administration
- Technology governance and operational oversight experience
- Background in regulated industries such as legal, financial services, healthcare, or consulting
- Experience conducting product evaluations, proof of concepts, and vendor comparisons
Tech Breakdown
- 40% AI Vendor Evaluations & Product Assessments
- 25% Platform Ownership & Administration
- 20% People Leadership & Team Development
- 15% Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy
Daily Responsibilities
- 75% Vendor Management & Evaluation
- 25% Team Collaboration
The Offer
- 6-8% Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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