VP, AI & Automation

Location: Pleasanton, CA – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the role

This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company’s internal AI transformation program and establish a measurable roadmap for business outcomes
• Define and report success metrics to the CIO and senior leadership
• Build and manage a high-performing team focused on AI program management and citizen development
• Collaborate with various departments to identify and implement impactful AI use cases
• Lead AI agent design and deployment, coordinating with IT and business stakeholders
• Promote AI adoption through training, enabling effective tool use across the organization
• Develop AI policies and governance guidelines in partnership with Legal and InfoSec teams

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technology leadership, especially in enterprise AI and automation programs
• 3-5 years of direct experience leading large-scale AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated success in developing AI/ML or intelligent automation programs that yield business results
• Strong executive presence with skills in stakeholder influence across various functions
• Hands-on experience with modern AI platforms like Claude, Gemini, Vertex AI, and OpenAI/ChatGPT
• In-depth knowledge of AI governance and responsible AI practices
• Experience in regulatory environments, collaborating with Legal and InfoSec teams

Pay

$292,000 – $365,000 annually

Benefits

• Robust wellness programs including short-term and long-term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit offerings to support employee needs
• Commitment to pay transparency with clear compensation structure information