Senior Director Application & AI Delivery

Kforce Inc.

Lake Forest, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$180,000
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Budgeting, Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Applications, Financial Services, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Microservices, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Offshoring, Project/Program Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Development, Software Engineering, Statement of Work (SOW), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Lake Forest, IL
POSTED
5 days ago
Kforce has a client in Lake Forest, IL that is seeking a Senior Director, Application & AI Delivery to lead enterprise-scale application development and AI-driven transformation initiatives. Summary: This leadership role will oversee end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of technology programs, driving execution, governance, and operational excellence while scaling AI capabilities that deliver measurable business value. Duties Include:
  • Lead enterprise application and AI solution delivery
  • Oversee complex programs, budgets, timelines, and delivery governance
  • Drive AI adoption and operationalization across business platforms
  • Manage vendors, SOWs, and delivery partners
  • Build and lead high-performing technology teams
  • Partner with senior business and technology leaders to drive transformation

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of application delivery, engineering, or technology leadership experience
  • 5+ years of leading large-scale enterprise programs
  • Experience delivering AI/ML, automation, or Generative AI solutions in production
  • Strong background in cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and modern engineering practices
  • Proven success managing system integrators, vendors, and offshore delivery teams
  • Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferred: Insurance, financial services, or other regulated industry experience
This is a high-impact opportunity for a technology leader passionate about delivering modern applications, scaling AI capabilities, and driving enterprise transformation.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/