Director of AI Strategy and Governance

Job overview

Director of AI Strategy and Governance is an onsite, primarily office-based role in Dallas, TX, paying $145,010–$170,600 per year. The role supports Hayes Company/Knight Swift Supply Chain by setting responsible AI direction across warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, and corporate functions. The director establishes strategy, governance, and investment priorities so AI initiatives are secure, explainable, compliant, and tied to measurable business value. Working with IT, Operations, Analytics Excellence, and corporate partners, the role guides the portfolio without owning day-to-day solution development.

What you'll do

• Develop the enterprise AI strategy and multiyear roadmap
• establish processes for evaluating and approving AI opportunities
• lead the AI Center of Excellence and Steering Committee
• maintain an inventory of AI use cases, tools, models, vendors, and solutions
• set responsible-use policies and risk-based review requirements
• assess vendors
• prioritize the AI portfolio and budget
• develop ROI methods and executive dashboards
• support role-based AI education and adoption.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ai strategy

ai governance

director

dallas tx

hayes company

supply chain

warehousing

fulfillment

responsible ai

ai center of excellence

enterprise portfolio

$145,010–$170,600/year

15–20% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• paid dental premiums for 2026
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, holidays and two floating holidays
• tuition grants and reimbursement
• quarterly performance bonuses.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant progressive experience, including 5+ years of leadership. Travel to company facilities and vendor sites is approximately 15–20%. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, floating holidays, tuition support, and quarterly performance bonuses.

About the employer

Hayes Company LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Support Services. Sector: 56.