CIG COMPANIES SERVICES
Head of Data & AI
Orlando, Florida, US
Role snapshot
CIG COMPANIES SERVICES is hiring a Head of Data & AI on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Orlando, Florida, US.
- Company
- CIG COMPANIES SERVICES
- Location
- Orlando, Florida, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what CIG COMPANIES SERVICES publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
The Head of Data and AI leads the strategy, governance, and execution of data and AI initiatives across portfolio companies, turning cross-business data into measurable business value. This leader oversees diverse enterprise data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI/ML solutions spanning manufacturing, airline operations, hospitality, financial services, and solar field construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the enterprise Data & AI strategy and roadmap aligned with corporate and business-unit objectives.
- Establish data architecture and governance frameworks, including data quality, cataloging, access, privacy, and compliance.
- Oversee development and operation of data platforms (data lake/warehouse), BI dashboards, and advanced analytics models.
- Lead AI/ML initiatives such as predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, fraud detection, data and event hub, data initiatives across a wide array of SaaS providers, and personalization use cases.
- Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics professionals.
- Define and track KPIs and ROI for Data & AI initiatives, communicating impact to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles with a track record of delivering high-value initiatives.
- Deep expertise with modern data platforms and tooling (e.g., cloud data warehouses, distributed processing, ML frameworks).
- Strong customer-centric mindset balanced with operational rigor.
- Proven ability to translate complex analytical outputs into business-relevant insights and actions.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Experience operating in multi-business-unit or multi-industry environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to align diverse teams around a common data vision.
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles, data privacy regulations, and model governance practices.