Senior Director Data Analysis, AI Innovation
Location: Duluth, GA
About the job
Bellwood is seeking a Senior Director, Data Analysis & AI Innovation to lead strategic data and artificial intelligence initiatives for a key client engagement. This role will shape how data insights and AI-driven capabilities are leveraged to improve decision-making, operational performance, and overall business outcomes.
The Senior Director will partner closely with business and technology leaders to identify high-impact opportunities, guide innovation efforts, and ensure solutions are scalable, measurable, and responsibly implemented. This leader will also drive organizational enablement by strengthening data literacy, advancing AI adoption, and establishing best practices for analytics and intelligent systems.
The outcome is a forward-looking, insight-driven ecosystem that unlocks value through data, analytics, and AI innovation.
What you'll do:
- Define and lead the strategy for enterprise data analysis and AI innovation
- Partner with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and scale high-value initiatives
- Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear business impact
- Drive adoption of advanced analytics and AI-enabled decision frameworks
- Establish governance, standards, and best practices across analytics and AI solutions
- Mentor and develop managers, analysts, and senior contributors
- Oversee a portfolio of data and AI initiatives to ensure measurable value delivery
- Define KPIs to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency gains, and business outcomes
- Champion responsible, ethical, and sustainable use of AI and data technologies
- Support financial planning, investment prioritization, and budget oversight
Skills and Expertise
Strategic Data & AI Leadership
Ability to define and execute strategies that align analytics and AI with business priorities
Advanced Analytics & AI Fluency
Strong understanding of data analysis, AI/ML technologies, and modern data ecosystems
Innovation & Transformation
Proven experience driving change, modernization, and capability-building initiatives
Governance & Best Practices
Experience establishing frameworks that ensure scalability, quality, and responsible adoption
Collaboration & Executive Influence
Track record of influencing senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
Who you are:
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Data, Analytics, or AI-focused environments
- 5+ years leading high-performing, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale analytics or AI initiatives
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect insights to strategic outcomes
- Deep expertise in data analysis, performance measurement, and AI-driven solutions
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- A continuous learner with a passion for innovation and improvement
Travel Requirements:
This position requires mandatory travel to attend two key company-wide events annually. These events are essential for our organizational goals and provide valuable opportunities for team engagement and collaboration. The company will arrange and cover all travel and accommodation expenses. Additional travel related to the role may also be required to travel.
This role is based in Atlanta and requires frequent meetings with clients at their offices and in public places plus on-site quarterly planning 4x per year.
Benefits
- 401K
- Open PTO
- Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Company Retreats
Company Description
Bellwood is a dynamic Product Development Consultancy. We're a team of developers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs that companies turn to when they want to take a software product from conception to creation.
Our Mission
Bellwood seeks to be and be known as the most trusted partner to Build and Scale software products.
Our Core Values
- We Embrace Your Goals
- We Own our Commitments
- We Succeed through Empathy
- We Take the Next Step
Join our tight-knit team of sharp technologists to leverage your talents and grow your skills. We are looking forward to meeting with you!
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