Intellibus is a boutique technology engineering and AI transformation firm working at the intersection of enterprise technology, digital innovation, and business transformation. Our work focuses on digital governance, responsible AI, digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and technology-led development, especially in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Position Overview We seek an Executive Director to lead government transformation, digital governance, and international development initiatives. This role will position Intellibus and its Jamaica-based initiatives as credible partners in national digital transformation, AI governance, digital public infrastructure, and technology-led economic development. Key responsibilities include identifying and advancing institutional funding opportunities through organizations such as the World Bank, IDB, USAID, UN agencies, and other development finance institutions; building government relationships; developing funding proposals and investment cases; establishing strategic partnerships; and securing financial and institutional support. Candidates with direct leadership or significant contributions to World Bank-funded, IDB-funded, USAID-funded, or similar government transformation programs are particularly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Government & Executive Stakeholder Engagement Build relationships with government ministers, permanent secretaries, agency heads, CIOs, CTOs, and senior public-sector decision-makers. Represent Intellibus in discussions with government institutions, international organizations, and development partners. Identify national and regional digital transformation opportunities. Lead executive discussions, strategic workshops, and government transformation briefings. Build strategic relationships across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and international development ecosystems. Institutional Funding & Development Finance Identify and pursue funding opportunities through leading development finance institutions. Develop and manage a strategic funding pipeline aligned with digital governance, AI, and Jamaica-based innovation initiatives. Prepare investment cases, concept notes, proposals, funding applications, and business cases. Lead engagement with funding institutions understanding eligibility, procurement, evaluation, and award processes. Coordinate internal teams to prepare funding submissions. Advance opportunities from identification to implementation. Explore grants, technical assistance, concessional financing, and public-private partnerships. Digital Government & National Transformation Lead strategic digital transformation efforts with governments. Advise public-sector leaders on digital government and institutional modernization. Develop roadmaps for digital identity, public services, interoperability, payments, cybersecurity, data governance, and AI. Translate government priorities into practical programs with budgets and measurable outcomes. Digital Governance & Strategic Initiatives Advance World Digital Governance (WDG) initiatives. Develop partnerships around responsible AI, data governance, digital sovereignty, and interoperable frameworks. Position WDG frameworks such as PROSE and EAT within government transformation opportunities. Work with technical and policy experts on scalable solutions. Build partnerships with governments, universities, research institutions, and technology organizations. Jamaica Innovation Lab & Ecosystem Development Provide strategic leadership for Jamaica-based innovation and lab initiatives. Connect the lab with government priorities, international programs, and private-sector partnerships. Identify funding for infrastructure, technology, research, training, and innovation. Develop initiatives supporting local talent, AI capabilities, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. Establish sustainable operating models and measurable outcomes. Strategic Partnerships & Programme Execution Develop partnerships with government agencies, multilateral institutions, technology companies, and academia. Identify consortium and joint program opportunities. Lead partnership discussions, agreements, and program frameworks. Provide executive oversight across funded initiatives ensuring governance, budgets, milestones, risk management, and accountability. Monitor program performance, funding obligations, and reporting. Required Qualifications & Experience Government & Digital Transformation 12+ years in government consulting, public-sector transformation, international development, or relevant leadership roles. Experience leading major government transformation initiatives. Familiarity with government ministries, public-sector institutions, or national digital agencies. Strong understanding of government procurement, institutional structures, and policy-driven programs. International Development & Institutional Funding Experience working on or securing funding from World Bank, IDB, USAID, UN agencies, or similar. Proven skills developing funding proposals, investment cases, concept notes, and technical submissions. Knowledge of development finance, grants, technical assistance, PPPs, and institutional funding mechanisms. Experience navigating donor requirements and procurement. Track record of advancing and securing funding from concept to award. Direct experience with World Bank or IDB-funded programs preferred. Technology & Digital Infrastructure Understanding of cloud infrastructure, data platforms, AI, cybersecurity, digital identity, interoperability, and digital public services. Ability to engage with technical leaders and policy experts. Experience shaping technology strategies and digital infrastructure programs. Knowledge of responsible AI, data governance, and digital sovereignty. Executive Leadership & Partnerships Ability to influence senior government officials, institutional leaders, and executives. Experience building partnerships across government, private sector, academia, and international organizations. Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in technology, policy, finance, and programs. Preferred Backgrounds Experience with Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Guidehouse, CGI, IBM Consulting, major government technology contractors, or international development organizations, with direct ownership of government transformation and funding initiatives. Location & Travel Candidates must be based in the United States. Must be willing to travel regularly to Jamaica for engagements, partnerships, program execution, and innovation lab initiatives. Additional international travel may be required. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $180,000 – $240,000 * Additional Benefits: PTO & Health Insurance Applicants should confirm: Experience leading or securing funding for government digital transformation programs funded by World Bank, IDB, USAID, or similar. Experience developing funding proposals, investment cases, or strategic partnerships with government agencies and international funding organizations. U.S. residency and willingness to travel to Jamaica regularly.