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Department Manager, Operating Model & Strategy - Data & AI Function

Kansas City, MO, USFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Own and drive the Enterprise Data & AI roadmap and operating model, ensuring cohesive execution across business, engineering, and AI delivery.

Role type

Senior leadership program and portfolio manager (Data & AI)

Builds

Enterprise Data & AI strategy, operating cadences, and a shared business backlog

Domain

Enterprise Data & AI / Business Operations

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Enterprise strategy execution, Portfolio/Program management, Data & AI delivery lifecycles, Executive OKRs/KPIs, Cross-functional operations, Talent leadership, Financial acumen, Stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Agile/Scrum, Business Analysis, Vendor management, Risk/dependency management

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the Enterprise Data & AI Strategy and 1-3 year roadmap; Run the Data & AI operating model and cadences; Lead Business Analysis, Scrum/Agile, and Program/Portfolio Management capabilities; Own the Shared Business Backlog and portfolio process; Operate the Data & AI Operating Committee (DOC) and Data Executive Operating Committee (DEOC); Partner with Directors for Business Data Engagement and Data Engineering & AI.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with significant leadership responsibility