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APCO · 1 day ago

Senior Director, AI & Digital Transformation

500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL, 60661, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$215K/yr - $260K/yr

15+ years exp

Gagen MacDonald, an APCO company, is a global advisory and advocacy communications consultancy dedicated to human-centered transformation. They are seeking a Senior Director of AI & Digital Transformation to lead client engagements, drive business development, and oversee the adoption of AI strategies that enhance business operations and change management.

ConsultingGovernment

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and own Gagen's AI Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy to drive revenue-generating AI offerings in partnership with client leads

Build a comprehensive roadmap and strategy for AI readiness, implementation and adoption aligned with the firm’s business objectives and client needs

Lead the identification, prioritization and execution of AI initiatives across service lines, including client solutions, internal operations and new product development

Drive business development, prospecting and sales efforts, targeting large enterprise clients

Contribute to the firm's growth by generating new business and leading the development of proposals and RFP responses for multi-disciplinary engagements with new clients

Monitor and report on the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting strategy as needed to maximize value and mitigate risk

Monitor and analyze broader trends and drivers of change impacting AI adoption and organizational effectiveness—such as technological innovation, demographic shifts, regulatory developments, and evolving consumer values—to enable our clients to anticipate shifts in their operating environment and shape transformation strategies and roadmaps to position and capitalize on new opportunities or mitigate emerging risks

Advise our clients on AI change and communications strategies and solutions to translate complex AI concepts into compelling narratives the drive AI adoption, and ensure that our offerings remain at the forefront of industry innovation

As Senior Director of AI & Digital Transformation, enable clients to set their strategic direction for AI transformation and integration, and ensure that AI initiatives are value drivers for the organization and encompass change readiness plans

Advise C-level executives on the strategic implications and potential value of AI implementation as it relates to the employee experience, talent retention and growth, reputational risk and the trends impacting these areas

Drive readiness and adoption strategies for end-to-end delivery of large, complex AI projects, including defining business requirements, developing solutions, implementing readiness and adoption plans, changing communication strategy and managing project execution

Lead project and/or account management activities to ensure execution on client requirements, managing teams on multiple projects and/or multi-disciplinary workstreams for projects of high complexity, size, and/or scale

Responsible for revenue and sales targets at the senior director level

Serve as a subject matter expert in client meetings, able to “speak technology” and communicate effectively with CIOs, CTOs and operational leaders

Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences and with clients as a thought leader in AI and digital transformation; be an outspoken advocate for Gagen’s human-centric approach to AI and digital transformation

Use your deep knowledge and mastery of technical skills to be regarded as an expert in your discipline by the client and your colleagues

Build and manage a cross-functional team of AI and digital transformation consultants dedicated to adoption, change readiness and organizational effectiveness

Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning and responsible AI adoption throughout the organization

As part of the senior leadership team, collaborate with other leaders to integrate AI into the firm’s overall strategic plan

Qualification

AI toolsDigital transformationChange managementBusiness developmentMicrosoft enterprise productsClient relationship managementAI governance frameworksCommunication skillsTeam managementStrategic thinking

Required

15+ years of experience in change management and communications, digital transformation, or a related field, with direct experience supporting change in technology implementations

Demonstrated experience leading AI-driven change initiatives in large organizations

Deep familiarity with Microsoft enterprise products and AI tools (Co-pilot, SharePoint, Power Apps, etc.); hands-on experience preferred

Strong business development and client relationship management skills

Exceptional ability to communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences, clients, and executive leadership. Ability to build consensus and drive adoption across diverse teams

Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act), and best practices for responsible AI deployment. Experience developing and implementing responsible AI policies in a corporate setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

At least 5+ years of corporate, agency or consulting experience in strategic communication roles with a focus on technology and digital transformation. Experience consulting with global Fortune 500 corporations is preferred

Bachelor's degree in communications, organizational effectiveness, technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Advanced degree a plus

Experience working both independently and collaboratively while partnering across organizational functions

Experience building relationships and business by identifying and pursuing new opportunities with clients

Experience navigating large, complex organizations working with the C-suite and senior leaders including technology professionals

A large professional network that can be leveraged to grow Gagen's market-share

Preferred

Experience working in or with communications/change management teams is a plus

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Benefits

Company

APCO

Glassdoor3.9

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Founded in 1984

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.apcoworldwide.com

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