Director - Data & AI

Director - Data & AI

About Grocery Outlet

Our Mission : Touching lives for the better

Our Vision : To be the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

Our Values : Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team :

Our BT team's mission is to push the boundaries of technology with the intention of going above and beyond to aid stores and customers and deliver timely solutions to benefit all members of Grocery Outlet. Our team consists of problem solvers and go-getters who are dedicated to being service-oriented and solving important problems.

About the Role :

As Director of AI & Data, you will own Grocery Outlet's enterprise strategy and execution for artificial intelligence, data science, and data governance initiatives. Reporting to the VP, Development & Data, you will build and lead a team responsible for leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytics to optimize decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive strategic business value across the organization.

You will guide the design and implementation of Grocery Outlet's data science, AI, and data governance programsensuring robust data management, governance practices, and the development of innovative AI-enabled solutions that support key business areas such as merchandising, supply chain, marketing, and operations.

You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Business Intelligence, Enterprise Data Architecture, and Business Solutions to align data and analytics investments with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities Includes :

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute comprehensive data science, data governance and AI strategy aligned with corporate priorities
• Act as an influential advisor to executive leaders and business stakeholders on leveraging AI and data-driven insights
• Champion the responsible and ethical use of AI and data, ensuring that all initiatives balance business value with transparency, security, and regulatory compliance
• Lead the development and execution of Grocery Outlet's enterprise data governance framework

AI & Data Science Development

Data Governance & Management

People & Team Leadership

Performance & Value Realization

About The Pay :

About You :

You are a visionary, strategic leader who sees data and AI as powerful enablers of business success. You combine deep technical expertise in data science, AI, and analytics with strong business acumen and excellent stakeholder communication. You are passionate about turning data into actionable insights that move the needle.

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