# Axial Search - Chief AI Officer

- JD title: Chief AI Officer
- JD Company: Axial Search
- JD url: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4451913892
- JD Posting date and time: Estimated 2026-08-12 07:11 AM EDT; derived from LinkedIn public value '1 hour ago' at capture time 2026-08-12 08:11 AM EDT
- Number of applicants if available: 25 applicants
- Date and time the resume was generated: 2026-08-12 08:11 AM EDT
- Elapsed time between JD Posting date and time vs the resume generation time: 1 hour, 0 minutes
- Compensation: Not disclosed in public LinkedIn capture
- Count and percent of matching Significant keywords in JD vs in resume: 10 JD / 8 resume (80.0%)
- Fit Notes / caveats: Remote/United States Chief AI Officer role. Public LinkedIn capture lists 25 applicants and does not disclose compensation or travel.
- JD text: See captured JD below.

## Captured JD

Axial Search is a specialist executive search firm built for one kind of hire: leaders who help organizations navigate AI transformation. Apply today to express your interest in roles like this one.

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 We've tracked 4,400+ senior-level AI strategy postings in the last six months, concentrated across technology, financial services, and professional services, with significant activity in California, New York, and Texas. Compensation for executive-level AI strategy roles clusters around a $240,000 median, with top-tier packages reaching $450,000. The strongest candidates bring proven experience scaling AI capabilities across enterprise organizations, deep fluency in translating technical capability into business value, and a track record of building and leading AI-focused teams from the ground up. These leaders excel at both setting vision and navigating the practical constraints of legacy systems, governance, and organizational change.

 Job Responsibilities

 Own the strategic roadmap for AI adoption and capability development across the enterprise, aligning technical investment with business objectives and competitive positioning
 Lead and build the AI leadership team, defining organizational structure, hiring strategy, and talent development to scale technical and domain expertise
 Partner with C-suite and board leadership to articulate AI business cases, investment priorities, and risk mitigation strategies tied to measurable outcomes
 Drive cross-functional governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks for AI systems, including data governance, model validation, and responsible AI practices
 Identify and execute high-impact AI initiatives that unlock new revenue streams, improve operational efficiency, or strengthen customer experience
 Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting cadences to track AI program maturity, ROI, and progress against strategic milestones
 Build external relationships with technology partners, academic institutions, and industry peers to maintain awareness of emerging AI capabilities and best practices

 Candidate Requirements

 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or related technical discipline, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role
 Demonstrated success building, scaling, and leading teams of engineers, data scientists, or AI specialists in enterprise or high-growth environments
 Proven track record translating complex technical concepts into business strategy and securing executive buy-in for multi-million-dollar AI investments
 Experience navigating AI governance, compliance, bias mitigation, and responsible AI frameworks in regulated or high-stakes industries
 Strong financial acumen and ability to build business cases, project ROI, and manage large budgets tied to strategic outcomes
 Comfort operating in ambiguity, driving change across legacy organizations, and balancing innovation with organizational readiness

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 Seniority level

 Executive

 Employment type

 Full-time

 Job function

 Strategy/Planning

 Industries

 Business Consulting and Services

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