Senior Director, AI Systems and Platforms
Edwards Lifesciences · USA IRV-1442 Alton/mic
IT & SoftwareFull-time$232k–$329kCompany career page
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Role summary
Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Senior Director to lead AI systems and platforms strategy, designing reusable services and operating an internal AI platform for product teams. The role involves architectural governance, vendor management, and leading cross-functional delivery teams within the Advanced Innovation & Technology organization.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree plus 12 years software or AI architecture experience
- Minimum 5 years formal technical leadership or chief architect role
- Experience negotiating shared-capacity or co-delivery models with IT organizations
- Hands-on knowledge of enterprise cloud AI platforms and MLOps/LLMOps
- Platform architecture design and vendor spend management expertise
- Demonstrated team leadership with hire/fire authority and HR partnership
- Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels
What you'll be doing
- Design and operate reusable, secure, multi-tenant AI services for internal consumption
- Own AI platform architecture, reference standards, and technical governance across initiatives
- Chair AI Center of Excellence operating cadence and make build/buy/rent decisions
- Lead delivery pods and manage AI platform estate including vendor spend rationalization
- Ensure production reliability and observability for AI applications and services
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