Sr. Director, AI & Innovations

About Rimini Street, Inc.

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions to run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database, and technology software. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider, achieving better operational outcomes and realizing billions of US dollars in savings used to fund AI and other innovation investments.

To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

We are actively seeking a Sr. Director, AI & Innovations. The role will report directly to the VP, IT Data, Analytics, & Innovations.  The Sr. Director, AI & Innovations will be based in the US and may work from a remote office.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, AI & Innovations will collaborate on the strategic vision, development, and execution of enterprise-wide AI and emerging technology initiatives. This role will help establish and scale a Center of Excellence (COE) focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and digital innovation. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, business acumen, and a passion for driving transformative change through technology.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the AI & Innovation COE strategy aligned with enterprise goals.
• Product manage existing innovation landscape and develop roadmaps for each on the current applications.
• Partner with executive & sales leadership to identify high-impact opportunities for AI and emerging technologies.
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, NLP, computer vision, edge AI, quantum computing).
• Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives and proof-of-concept projects.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and assess their relevance to the organization.
• Oversee the development and deployment of AI/ML models and platforms.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and governance.
• Collaborate with data science, engineering, sales, product, and delivery teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of AI researchers, engineers, and innovation strategists.
• Establish best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets for AI development.
• Define KPIs and success metrics to measure impact and ROI of innovation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on AI and innovation opportunities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster partnerships with academia, startups, and technology vendors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in IT, with 8+ years in AI/ML leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise AI initiatives and innovation programs.

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with MLOps, model lifecycle management, and AI governance.
• Deep experience with GenAI, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen and ability to link technology to business outcomes.
• Experience with pre-sales activities including demoing solutions, responding to RFPs, and technical capability workshops.
• Domain knowledge in professional services industry a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• AI/ML certifications (e.g., Google Cloud ML Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning)
• Innovation or Design Thinking certifications (e.g., IDEO, Stanford d.school)

Location

Remote - US

Why Rimini Street?

Rimini Street Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local laws. Rimini Street Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to employees.

Compensation is based on role, location, and level of applicable experience. 

Rimini’s target pay for each position is available upon request during the applicant’s Interview process.

The general salary range for this type of role is 167k - 209k depending on skills and experience.

Benefits for US employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) program
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)

We are looking for talented, passionate people to help us build our future at Rimini Street. We hire only the best, the most extraordinary professionals and provide compensation, bonuses, and benefits to match the skills of our top-performing team members. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy growing together, and get excited about learning new skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a true impact as part of a team of extraordinary professionals? This is the place for you.

Our work is challenging and meaningful. We start and end each day with a sense of achievement and purpose guided by our core values, the Four Cs: 

• Company
  • We dream big and innovate boldly.  

• Colleagues
  • We work with extraordinary people who create a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. 

• Clients
  • We relentlessly pursue solutions that help clients achieve their goals. Our unmatched client care is rooted in our passion for exceptional service. 

• Community 
  • We believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it. With the Rimini Street Foundation, we’ve made positive impacts in six continents for over 425 charities.

Accelerating Company Growth

• Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol RMNI since October 2017 
• Over 5,900+ signed contracts to date, including Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies
• Over 2,000 team members in 23 countries
• US and international recognition for industry leadership and philanthropic efforts. See all of our awards and recognitions here: https://www.riministreet.com/company/awards/ 

Rimini Street is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To learn more about how Rimini Street is redefining the enterprise software support industry, visit http://www.riministreet.com 

Please Note: Rimini Street does not accept resumes submitted by recruiting/staffing firms unless specifically requested by Human Resources.  Unsolicited resumes will be ineligible for referral fees.