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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Summary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a visionary Head of Digital Experience & AI to lead the modernization of patient and member experiences through consumer centered digital platforms. This executive oversees all patient and member facing digital capabilities, ensuring they expand access, simplify interactions, and strengthen engagement across the integrated delivery system and health plan. The leader serves as a key enterprise leader advancing the strategic digital transformation of Presbyterian Healthcare Services.
Work Arrangement
- Remote: Open to applicants in the United States, excluding IL, ND, NY, WA, and WY.
- Hybrid (Strongly Preferred): For individuals within 60 miles of Albuquerque, in-office presence is required Tuesday through Thursday.
Job Description:
Key Areas of Accountability
Enterprise Digital Operations
- Lead the strategy and execution of a unified digital platform, including:
- Member portal and mobile experiences
- Patient portal and digital front door
- Digital intake, scheduling, and access
- Virtual care platforms
- Digital communication and omnichannel engagement
- Align digital investments with organizational KPIs related to access, growth, retention, and experience.
- Oversee product-oriented teams managing roadmap delivery, vendor partnerships, platform adoption, and performance.
- Serve as a systemwide leader driving digital transformation initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
Middleware & Integration Layer for Digital
- Oversee digital middleware required to enable consumer experiences, including:
- API orchestration
- Identity management
- CRM integration points
- Interoperability between Epic and health plan platforms
- Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and Integration teams.
- Ensure secure, scalable, API-first design for digital capabilities.
AI for Member-Facing Applications
- Lead the strategy, governance, and deployment of AI capabilities focused on enhancing:
- Digital self-service
- Virtual assistants and chatbots
- Personalization and next-best-action
- Digital navigation and triage
- Apply guardrails to ensure AI is deployed responsibly and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Note: This role oversees digital AI, not the full enterprise AI strategy.
What You Bring
- Significant experience leading digital platforms in healthcare, health plan, or consumer-focused industries.
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements.
- Experience operating in complex, matrixed healthcare environments.
- Commitment to improving the health and experience of the communities we serve.
This role requires a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who is passionate about building digital experiences that make healthcare simpler, more connected, and more human.
Additional Job Description:
Ideal Experience
- 18+ years in digital product leadership within healthcare, health plan, or adjacent consumer-driven industries.
- Experience operating in integrated payer-provider environments strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success scaling digital platforms and consumer engagement tools.
- Experience deploying AI in consumer-facing contexts.
- Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership capability.
Benefits
Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include:
- Competitive salaries
- Full medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Free wellness programs
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Life insurance and short/long term disability programs
About us
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great.
Cities in New Mexico are continually ranked among the nation's best places to work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and other corporate and government relocation managers like Worldwide ERC.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Summary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a visionary Head of Digital Experience & AI to lead the modernization of patient and member experiences through consumer centered digital platforms. This executive oversees all patient and member facing digital capabilities, ensuring they expand access, simplify interactions, and strengthen engagement across the integrated delivery system and health plan. The leader serves as a key enterprise leader advancing the strategic digital transformation of Presbyterian Healthcare Services.
Work Arrangement
- Remote: Open to applicants in the United States, excluding IL, ND, NY, WA, and WY.
- Hybrid (Strongly Preferred): For individuals within 60 miles of Albuquerque, in-office presence is required Tuesday through Thursday.
Job Description:
Key Areas of Accountability
Enterprise Digital Operations
- Lead the strategy and execution of a unified digital platform, including:
- Member portal and mobile experiences
- Patient portal and digital front door
- Digital intake, scheduling, and access
- Virtual care platforms
- Digital communication and omnichannel engagement
- Align digital investments with organizational KPIs related to access, growth, retention, and experience.
- Oversee product-oriented teams managing roadmap delivery, vendor partnerships, platform adoption, and performance.
- Serve as a systemwide leader driving digital transformation initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
Middleware & Integration Layer for Digital
- Oversee digital middleware required to enable consumer experiences, including:
- API orchestration
- Identity management
- CRM integration points
- Interoperability between Epic and health plan platforms
- Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and Integration teams.
- Ensure secure, scalable, API-first design for digital capabilities.
AI for Member-Facing Applications
- Lead the strategy, governance, and deployment of AI capabilities focused on enhancing:
- Digital self-service
- Virtual assistants and chatbots
- Personalization and next-best-action
- Digital navigation and triage
- Apply guardrails to ensure AI is deployed responsibly and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Note: This role oversees digital AI, not the full enterprise AI strategy.
What You Bring
- Significant experience leading digital platforms in healthcare, health plan, or consumer-focused industries.
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements.
- Experience operating in complex, matrixed healthcare environments.
- Commitment to improving the health and experience of the communities we serve.
This role requires a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who is passionate about building digital experiences that make healthcare simpler, more connected, and more human.
Additional Job Description:
Ideal Experience
- 18+ years in digital product leadership within healthcare, health plan, or adjacent consumer-driven industries.
- Experience operating in integrated payer-provider environments strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success scaling digital platforms and consumer engagement tools.
- Experience deploying AI in consumer-facing contexts.
- Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership capability.
Benefits
Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include:
- Competitive salaries
- Full medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Free wellness programs
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Life insurance and short/long term disability programs
About us
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great.
Cities in New Mexico are continually ranked among the nation's best places to work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and other corporate and government relocation managers like Worldwide ERC.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Head of Artificial Intelligence Jobs
Document your AI leadership scope early
Compile evidence of team size, budget authority, and published research or patents before you apply. USCIS scrutinizes whether a Head of AI role genuinely requires a specialty-degree background, so concrete artifacts like model deployment records strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or IV prevailing wage for the SOC code your employer plans to file under. AI leadership roles often attract Level IV designations, and accepting a lower offer can delay or invalidate your LCA certification.
Target companies with EB-1C green card history
Seek employers that have previously sponsored multinational-manager or executive green cards. A Head of AI role's organizational authority can support an EB-1C petition, skipping the PERM labor certification backlog entirely for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Search Migrate Mate for verified AI sponsor employers
Filter for Head of AI and related director-level titles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. This saves time by focusing your outreach on companies that have already filed for comparable AI leadership roles.
Flag dual-intent risk before accepting an O-1A offer
O-1A visas don't allow dual intent, meaning applying while actively pursuing a green card can complicate renewals. If your employer is already discussing permanent residence, ask whether H-1B sponsorship is an option so you can maintain dual intent from the start.
Prepare your O*NET profile match for RFE responses
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation, your response should map your actual job duties to the O*NET profile for the filed SOC code. AI leadership roles span multiple codes, so confirming the match before filing prevents misclassification disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Artificial Intelligence role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Head of AI role typically requires a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The executive seniority of the title doesn't disqualify it, but your employer must document that the specific duties demand theoretical and practical application of that specialized knowledge.
Can a Head of Artificial Intelligence role support a green card without going through PERM?
Potentially, yes. If you're being sponsored as a multinational executive or manager, your employer can file an EB-1C petition, which bypasses PERM labor certification entirely. Separately, if you have a strong publication record or industry recognition, an EB-1A extraordinary ability self-petition is another PERM-free path. Both routes are significantly faster for nationals from countries with backlogged EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor a Head of AI?
H-1B is the most common starting point for initial sponsorship, with the employer filing a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. For candidates already in H-1B status, an employer can file a new petition and you can begin work once it's filed. Candidates with exceptional AI research credentials may also qualify for O-1A, which carries no annual lottery but does not allow dual intent.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Head of Artificial Intelligence roles?
Migrate Mate shows U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for AI leadership and related titles, so you can focus your outreach on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. Executive AI roles often appear at large technology firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems, but mid-size companies scaling their AI function are increasingly active sponsors.
Does the H-1B cap and lottery apply to Head of AI roles at universities or nonprofits?
Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities, can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. A Head of AI at a university AI lab or affiliated nonprofit would typically qualify for cap-exempt filing, allowing year-round submission with no dependency on the annual selection process. USCIS confirms cap-exempt eligibility based on the employer's classification, not the job title.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head of Artificial Intelligence jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.