Director of AI Strategy & Value Creation
Role Overview
The Director of AI Strategy & Value Creation (“Director of AI”) will lead LLR’s portfolio-wide AI agenda. This person will help companies identify practical AI opportunities, implement solutions, and drive measurable business results, while also supporting investment decision-making. The role combines strategy and hands-on execution, working closely with portfolio company executives and LLR deal teams, consistent with LLR’s collaborative approach to helping companies scale.
What Success Looks Like
Clear, measurable EBITDA impact across portfolio companies
Stronger AI-driven differentiation in new and existing investments
Faster, more confident AI adoption by management teams
Key Focus Areas
Portfolio Value Creation
Identify high-impact AI use cases tied to revenue growth, margin expansion, and efficiency
Build practical AI roadmaps tailored to each company’s data and capabilities
Design and implement AI solutions, including automation, analytics, and LLM applications
Track results and ensure initiatives deliver measurable value
Deal Team Support
Assess AI maturity, data assets, and competitive positioning during diligence
Identify AI-related risks and upside opportunities
Quantify potential value creation to strengthen investment theses
AI Enablement & Leadership
Upskill company leadership and raise AI literacy across the portfolio
Lead workshops to showcase practical, high-impact AI use cases
Build repeatable playbooks, tools, and partner networks to scale AI adoption
Help companies test ideas quickly and move from concept to implementation
Share best practices and accelerate cross-portfolio learning
Preferred Qualifications
8–12+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or analytics
Experience working in SaaS, tech-enabled services, consulting, or private equity environments
Hands-on experience building and deploying modern AI solutions, including LLM applications
Strong business acumen and ability to connect AI initiatives to P&L impact
Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts into practical action
Comfortable balancing strategy and execution across multiple companies
What This Role Offers
A high-impact, visible role at the center of LLR’s value creation strategy
The opportunity to shape AI strategy across a diverse portfolio of growth companies
A collaborative environment focused on practical results and long-term partnership
LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance and sector insight to help companies grow every day.
LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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