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We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world. \nUST is a mission-driven group of over 30,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.\nWith us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.\nVisit us at .\n \nDirector – AI & Innovation  \nUST is seeking a Director of AI & Innovation to define and lead the engineering strategy for our enterprise AI across both services and platforms, enabling scalable, secure, and commercially viable AI adoption across client engagements.\nThis is a hands-on, strategic leadership role at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and AI innovation, with accountability for translating emerging AI capabilities into enterprise-grade, reusable services and solutions. 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