Director, Enterprise AI and Innovation

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Job ID

20105

Job Title

Director, Enterprise AI and Innovation

Job Category

Corporate

Location

Oceans Healthcare Support Center - Plano 5360 Legacy Drive, Suite 101

Plano, TX 75024 https://oceanshealthcare.com/support-center

Posted

8/27/2026

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Director, Enterprise AI and Innovation

At Oceans Healthcare, we are passionate about helping adults and seniors attain the best possible quality of life. As a nationally recognized provider of behavioral health services, we treat patients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, behavioral changes related to medication management or substance abuse and other behavioral issues.

Through our inpatient behavioral services and intensive outpatient programs, Oceans Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral and mental health services to help patients at every stage of the healing process. Our staff is committed to caring for patients and their families with dignity, honesty and compassion.

The Director, Enterprise AI & Innovation is responsible for leading Oceans Healthcare's enterprise artificial intelligence strategy while personally driving the design, development, implementation, and adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the organization.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive will serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on builder, translating emerging AI capabilities into practical applications that improve patient care, workforce productivity, clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and decision-making. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership, clinical operations, finance, revenue cycle, human resources, compliance, legal, information technology, and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities where artificial intelligence can transform the way Oceans Healthcare delivers behavioral healthcare services.

As Oceans Healthcare's senior AI executive, the Director will establish a long-term AI vision, create an enterprise AI roadmap, build an AI Center of Excellence, and position Oceans Healthcare as the national leader in the responsible application of artificial intelligence within behavioral healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute the organization's enterprise artificial intelligence strategy in alignment with Oceans Healthcare's strategic priorities; Lead the planning, execution, and ongoing management of enterprise AI initiatives from concept through implementation and optimization.
• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and financial performance.
• Establish a multi-year roadmap for AI adoption across hospitals, outpatient programs, corporate operations, and shared services.
• Advise executive leadership regarding emerging AI technologies, industry trends, risks, and implementation strategies.
• Prioritize initiatives based on organizational value, operational readiness, regulatory considerations, and return on investment.
• Collaborate with project management and operational leaders to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop policies, standards, and governance processes for the responsible use of artificial intelligence throughout the organization.
• Ensure AI initiatives comply with HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, state regulations, and applicable privacy requirements.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and Privacy teams to evaluate technology risks and establish appropriate safeguards.
• Oversee processes for AI model validation, monitoring, transparency, and ongoing performance evaluation;
• Promote ethical and responsible use of AI technologies across the enterprise.
• Establish key performance indicators for enterprise AI initiatives.
• Measure operational, financial, and clinical outcomes associated with implemented solutions; Present program updates, implementation progress, and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and expansion of successful AI initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, analytics, digital transformation, or enterprise technology.
• Minimum of five (5) years leading large-scale technology or AI initiatives across multiple departments.
• Experience implementing enterprise software solutions in complex or highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive decision-making.
• Experience managing organizational change and technology adoption initiatives.
• Microsoft Ecosystem Experience: Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Search.
• Cybersecurity, Privacy, & Responsible AI: HIPAA, HITECH, PHI protection, AI risk management, prompt injection protection, model monitoring, audit logging, explainability, fairness, transparency, accountability, and human oversight.

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, and emerging digital technologies.
• Knowledge of healthcare privacy, security, and regulatory requirements related to technology implementation.
• Exceptional strategic planning and organizational leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational practicality and regulatory compliance.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and emerging technologies.

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Travel required, including via automobile, planes and/or trains, as required.

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It is the policy of Oceans Healthcare to provide equal employment opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Although the company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its workforce is legally eligible to work in the United States.

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