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This role integrates AI into infrastructure, ERP systems, homegrown applications, cloud platforms, legacy environments, and enterprise data ecosystems, and is responsible for establishing the AI vision, building the IT AI roadmap, modernizing foundational systems, and partnering across IT domains to embed AI capabilities into the core technology fabric supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations.\nResponsibilities\nEnterprise AI Strategy & Roadmap\nDefine the enterprise AI strategy aligned with corporate IT, digital transformation, and global manufacturing priorities.\nDevelop a multi-year roadmap for AI readiness across infrastructure, ERP, integrations, cloud, security, and data platforms.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and determine strategic applicability within enterprise IT.\nEstablish prioritization frameworks for AI initiatives across IT domains.\nAI Enablement & Architecture Leadership\nLead the design and evolution of enterprise AI enablement capabilities, 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and Cloud teams to optimize compute, storage, networking, and platform services for AI workloads.\nDrive modernization of AI adoption in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.\nPartner with Cybersecurity to embed responsible AI, identity, access, and data protection controls into AI engineering workflows.\nEnsure AI systems meet enterprise requirements for reliability, disaster recovery, and operational continuity.\nEnterprise Data Platforms & Database Strategy\nOversee AI readiness across enterprise data platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, data lakes, and legacy databases.\nEnsure data governance, lineage, quality, and access controls support enterprise AI workloads.\nDrive development of governed data products, feature pipelines, semantic layers, and real-time data flows.\nGovernance, Risk & Responsible AI\nEstablish enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks covering responsible AI, model risk, compliance, and security.\nDefine policies for vendor evaluation, model usage, data access, and AI safety across IT systems.\nEnsure all AI solutions adhere to regulatory, audit, and enterprise compliance requirements.\nLeadership & Organizational Enablement\nBuild and lead a high-performing AI strategy and enablement organization, including AI architects, platform engineers, integration specialists, and automation engineers.\nDrive AI literacy and adoption across IT through structured training, communication, and enablement programs.\nInfluence senior IT leaders and challenge architectural decisions with clear trade-offs across scalability, risk, performance, cost, and reliability.\nServe as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on AI readiness, modernization, and enterprise technology evolution.\nWHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)\nRequired Skills / Qualifications / Certifications / Tech Stack (List all)\nEssential \nBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.\n15+ years of progressive leadership across enterprise IT, infrastructure, ERP, integrations, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems.\n10+ years leading large-scale engineering, platform, or architecture teams within complex enterprise environments.\nProven experience delivering production-grade AI solutions integrated with enterprise IT systems.\nDemonstrated success modernizing legacy systems and leading enterprise-scale digital or AI transformation initiatives.\nDeep knowledge of AI architecture, Generative AI, agentic AI, RAG, and MLOps/LLMOps/ModelOps.\nStrong understanding of ERP ecosystems and enterprise integration frameworks.\nExpertise with legacy systems modernization and hybrid cloud environments.\nStrong grounding in Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Identity, Observability, and Cloud-native architecture.\nExperience with databases including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Snowflake, and other modern data platforms.\nExceptional executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-aligned outcomes.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide technology adoption.\nPreferable\nOutcomes and Deliverables\nDeliverables \nEnterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap covering infrastructure, ERP, integrations, cloud, security, and data platforms.\nEnterprise AI reference architectures, reusable services, and governance frameworks (responsible AI, model risk, compliance, and security).\nAI-enabled modernization plans for ERP, legacy applications, and enterprise integration platforms.\nOutcomes\nIT organization is prepared to adopt AI securely, reliably, and at scale across enterprise systems.\nAI capabilities embedded into core technology fabric supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations.\nHigh-performing AI strategy and enablement team established, with increased AI literacy and adoption across IT.\nPhysical Demands: Primarily sedentary office work; requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, occasional travel to meet with stakeholders, and the ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually.\nWork Environment: Primarily works in a standard indoor office or remote/home-office setting with climate-controlled conditions; may require occasional travel to corporate, plant, or vendor sites to support enterprise initiatives; work is performed largely through virtual collaboration tools given the cross-functional and global nature of the role.The base compensation range for this position is $200,900, to $274,500 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.\nFor this specific role, you may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. \nVontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. 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