Director Agentic AI Transformation - 51836-1
Location: Houston,TX. Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week
JD:
The Forward Deployed Context Engineering Lead (Director) is responsible for designing, deploying, and governing end-to-end context and retrieval architectures that power generative AI and agentic AI solutions for strategic financial services clients. Embedded at client sites using a embedded forward deployment model, this leader translates business imperatives into production-grade AI deployments, context pipelines, tool orchestration frameworks, and evaluation systems that ensure AI workflows are compliant, reliable, and measurable against regulatory and business standards.
In highly regulated financial services environments, this role bridges AI innovation with governance frameworks including BCBS 239 (risk data aggregation), NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and emerging AI regulations. The holder serves as both a trusted technical advisor and strategic business partner, shaping how AI augments operations.
Required
- 15+ years of experience across software engineering, data engineering, data science, or AI/analytics, with at least 5 7 years leading AI/ML transformation initiatives.
- Proven track record leading large-scale AI or digital transformation programs at consulting firms (Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, Cognizant) or equivalent director/senior manager roles in financial services technology.
- Demonstrated expertise working in a forward-deployed or embedded model, owning end-to-end solution delivery from architecture through production launch and ongoing optimization.
- Hands-on technical expertise in modern AI stacks: LLMs, RAG, vector databases, cloud platforms, and ML engineering practices.
- Prior experience in financial services (investment banking, capital markets, wealth management, payments, insurance) or other regulated domains (healthcare, government).
- Strong communication skills: ability to translate technical AI concepts for C-suite audiences and facilitate workshops with business and risk stakeholders.