Vice President – AI, Data and Analytics

Job Description:

• Develop and execute TDS's enterprise AI, data, analytics, and governance strategy with the CIO
• Define systems, platforms, roadmaps, investments, and operating models
• Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI and data solutions
• Lead acquisition, development, and enterprise-wide adoption of AI, data management, and business analytics
• Ensure responsible governance, privacy, security, compliance, and ethical use
• Drive training, adoption, best practices, portfolio management, and value realization
• Oversee vendor strategy, selection, performance, and partnerships
• Build and lead high-performing teams across AI, data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, and data science
• Report directly to the Chief Information Officer

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or 4+ years of professional work experience
• 15+ years of progressive technology, data, analytics, AI, or digital leadership experience
• Significant experience leading enterprise-scale AI, data, and analytics functions
• Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience developing and executing AI, data, and analytics strategies
• Relevant experience within telecommunications or digital infrastructure industries strongly preferred
• Proven success leading large, cross-functional teams and building high-performing AI, analytics, data, or center of excellence organizations
• Expertise in modern AI, machine learning, generative AI, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data governance, and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience modernizing data environments and implementing scalable, self-service, cloud-based analytics capabilities
• Knowledge of Agile, product management, DataOps/MLOps, security, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture
• Ability to influence senior leaders and translate business needs into scalable technology solutions and measurable outcomes
• Experience managing strategic vendors and technology partners
• Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Education assistance
• Paid vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for associates working between 20–39 hours)
• Paid sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage for associates working 30 or more hours per week
• Associate Resource Groups supporting community and professional development