# Granicus — Senior Director - AI Engineering

- Generated: September 7, 2026 at 4:52:51 PM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://careers-granicus.icims.com/jobs/10150/senior-director---ai-engineering/job?in_iframe=1
- Jobright source: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/6a545d048a74e077472fb8b2
- Posted: September 6, 2026 at 3:09:47 AM EDT
- Elapsed since posting at generation: 1 day(s), 13 hour(s)
- Valid through: October 6, 2026 at 3:09:47 AM EDT
- Applicants: Not disclosed
- Work model/location: Remote within the United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Compensation: $169,000–$229,000 base salary
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Technical manager
- Fit outcome: PASS — 97%

## Direct-match strengths

Enterprise AI transformation, secure internal platforms, copilots and agents, workflow automation, enterprise integrations, governance, observability, team building, executive partnership, and measurable adoption.

## Hard or material gaps

No material gap. Direct ownership of every named enterprise application category is not explicit, but Keith has strong multi-system integration, identity/access, data-platform, API, privacy, and enterprise-operations evidence.

## Evidence map

1. Company-wide AI platform and operating model — direct IDW, MassMutual, TriMark, and AWS transformation evidence.
2. LLMs, retrieval, agents, and orchestration — direct AssistX production evidence.
3. Secure scalable platforms — direct multi-tenant SaaS, AWS, APIs, IAM, CI/CD, observability, and production operations.
4. Governance and responsible adoption — direct privacy, AI governance, auditability, security, evaluation, and human oversight.
5. Enterprise workflow and application integration — direct cross-ERP, APIs, data platforms, customer-service systems, and automation evidence.
6. Use-case selection and measurable value — direct 50+ use-case prioritization, 70+ automations, and up-to-50x acceleration.
7. Team building and enablement — direct teams of 7 and 11 plus AWS communities totaling 180+ specialists.
8. Executive and cross-functional partnership — direct work across Finance, Legal/governance, product, data, operations, customers, and executives.

## Full normalized job description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Granicus is a GovTech company providing digital solutions that connect governments and residents. The Senior Director of AI Engineering will lead the strategy, development, and adoption of a secure internal AI platform, integrate AI into enterprise systems, and drive measurable productivity and operational improvements. The role also involves building a high-performing engineering team and partnering with executives and cross-functional stakeholders on AI transformation.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of Granicus’ internal AI transformation agenda in close partnership with the embedded process consulting team, ensuring alignment between platform capabilities and business process transformation priorities
Build and scale a centralized AI platform that enables employees to safely create, deploy, and use AI-powered workflows, copilots, and agents, in partnership with embedded consulting teams driving adoption within business processes
Drive integration of AI capabilities into enterprise systems and systems of record, including CRM, support, knowledge, analytics, and business operations platforms
Establish the technical and operating model for internal AI, including platform standards, governance, security controls, access models, observability, and lifecycle management
Partner with Security, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Engineering to ensure AI systems are deployed with appropriate guardrails, auditability, and enterprise-grade controls
Identify and prioritize high-impact internal use cases that reduce manual work, improve cycle times, enhance decision-making, and increase employee productivity
Define and implement standards for model access, prompt management, agent orchestration, human-in-the-loop workflows, and usage monitoring
Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers focused on internal AI platforms, enablement, and transformation initiatives
Create enablement programs, playbooks, and adoption mechanisms in collaboration with the embedded process consulting team that allow both technical and non-technical teams to effectively and responsibly use AI capabilities
Measure + communicate impact to executives through clear KPIs such as adoption, efficiency gains, cycle-time reduction, and reduction of redundant workflows
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on company-wide transformation initiatives related to AI, automation, and operational scale
Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies
Skills
10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering
5+ years of experience leading engineering or platform teams, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing organizations
Experience building internal platforms, developer platforms, workflow systems, or enterprise applications used by technical and non-technical users
Strong technical understanding of modern AI systems, including large language models, retrieval-based systems, agent workflows, orchestration patterns, and AI platform architecture
Demonstrated success designing and operating secure, scalable, production-grade systems with strong governance and observability requirements
Experience integrating software platforms with enterprise systems and systems of record such as CRM, support, HR, ERP, identity, and data platforms
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Experience establishing standards, processes, and controls for responsible technology adoption in enterprise environments
Executive presence and strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts and business value clearly to senior leadership
Comfortable operating as a builder-leader who can move between strategy, architecture, team leadership, and hands-on problem solving
Familiarity with security, privacy, and governance considerations related to AI systems strongly preferred
Benefits
Remote-first work arrangement
Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.
Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.
Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.
Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more
Special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee population
Company Overview
Granicus provides technology that empowers government organizations to create better lives for the people they serve. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.granicus.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
Granicus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

## Artifact metadata

- Resume: https://bit.ly/4xP7iKU
- Cover letter: https://bit.ly/4cyr3Od
- Validation: PASS — 2-page resume (934 words), 1-page cover letter (243 words); PDF geometry, annotations, bounds, and links verified.
- Google Drive used: No