Sr Director, Data & AI

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day

• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS:

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Role Overview

Delek US Holdings and Delek Logistics Partners are seeking a Senior Director of Data & AI to lead and accelerate enterprise-wide data and artificial intelligence capabilities across both organizations. This role sits within DKT (Delek Technology) and is a key member of the DKT leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

This is a high-impact, strategic leadership position responsible for defining and executing a unified data and AI vision that enables scalable growth, operational excellence, and sustained competitive advantage across a complex, asset-intensive business spanning refining, logistics, and retail operations.

The Senior Director will serve as the enterprise authority on data strategy, analytics, and AI innovation—driving transformation from traditional reporting environments to a modern, intelligence-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

  • Define and lead the long-term data and AI strategy aligned with corporate objectives across Delek US and Delek Logistics.

  • Establish a scalable, future-ready data ecosystem that supports advanced analytics, real-time insights, and AI-driven decision-making.

• Data Platform Modernization

  • Oversee the design and evolution of modern data platforms, including cloud-based architectures, data lakes, and real-time data pipelines.

  • Ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and security of enterprise data assets.

• Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence

  • Elevate business intelligence capabilities from descriptive reporting to predictive and prescriptive analytics.

  • Partner with business leaders to embed data-driven decision-making into core operational and commercial processes.

• AI/ML Innovation & Deployment

  • Lead the development and deployment of AI/ML use cases that drive measurable business value (e.g., optimization, forecasting, automation).

  • Establish governance and frameworks for responsible, scalable AI adoption.

• Data Governance & Quality

  • Implement enterprise-wide data governance, data quality standards, and master data management practices.

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with cybersecurity and risk management frameworks.

• Business Partnership & Value Realization

  • Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating business priorities into data and AI initiatives with clear ROI.

  • Drive cross-functional alignment across operations, supply chain, commercial, and finance teams.

Leadership & Organizational Scope

• Direct leadership of:

  • Director of Business Intelligence

  • Senior Manager of Data Engineering

  • AI Team (Data Scientists / ML Engineers / AI Specialists)

• Build and scale a high-performing, multidisciplinary organization spanning data engineering, analytics, and AI.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within DKT.

• Serve as a core contributor to the DKT leadership team, influencing enterprise technology strategy and investment priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and AI leadership roles, including experience in large-scale, complex enterprises.

• Proven track record of:

  • Building and leading enterprise data organizations

  • Delivering measurable business impact through analytics and AI

  • Executing large-scale data platform transformations

• Strong expertise in:

  • Data architecture (cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP)

  • Data engineering and modern data stacks

  • Advanced analytics and machine learning methodologies

• Experience in energy, logistics, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries is highly desirable.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.

Impact & Strategic Importance

This role is mission-critical to Delek’s continued evolution into a data-driven enterprise. The Senior Director of Data & AI will directly shape how the organization leverages data as a strategic asset—unlocking efficiencies, improving margins, and enabling smarter, faster decision-making across the value chain.

Given the breadth of responsibility, enterprise visibility, and transformative mandate, this position represents a top-tier leadership opportunity with commensurate compensation aligned to its strategic importance and business impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.