Director/ Sr. Manager, AI Transformation

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #172929 - New York, New York, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Summary As the Sr. Manager, AI Transformation for North America, Marketing you are the primary engine of AI planning and execution for the division. Your goal is to lead the next phase of expansion, empowering the workforce through Advanced AI tools embedded in the daily workflow. You will lead horizontal democratization to raise the baseline for all marketers while also executing a few high‑impact technical projects. Responsibilities Horizontal Democratization (Raising the Baseline): 50% Scale the SuperYou series and Chat platforms to ensure 100% weekly advanced AI utilization across NA Marketing. Address capability gaps by leading (along with the AI champions) "hands‑on" workshops that move beyond theory into daily practice. Build or help Ambassadors network build "sticky" use‑cases that integrate AI directly into existing daily tasks. Vertical Transformation (Raising the Ceiling): 30% Agentification: Lead value‑stream mapping to identify and deploy autonomous AI Agents to replace manual operational planning. (Exact project TBC) Technical Build: Use AppScript and low‑code tools to automate content creation at scale and optimize Product Detail Pages (PDP). (Exact project TBC) Strategic Projects: Own 1–3 high‑value NA projects, such as implementing Agentic Discovery processes and omni‑experience orchestration. Governance & Leadership: 20% Risk Gatekeeper: Serve as the primary safeguard for AI risk (own the NA AI registry), ensuring all NA initiatives meet global and regional compliance standards. Orchestrate Ambassadors: Energize the regional network of AI Ambassadors, ensuring consistent momentum across all NA hubs. Global integration: Bring Global best practices to NA and vice versa Value Capture: Track and report tangible financial gains and growth opportunities generated by AI initiatives to leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Experience: 10+ years in a comparable FMCG/CPG environment with deep knowledge of North American Marketing operations. The "Practitioner" Edge: Demonstrated ability to build with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, AppScript, Agent frameworks). You must be able to "do" the work, not just manage it. Preferred Qualifications Strategic Mindset: Strong instincts for prioritization—knowing which use cases will move the needle and which are distractions. Agility: Comfortable moving fast with ambiguity and making data‑driven decisions without "perfect" information. Communication: A confident leader who can bridge the gap between technical agent orchestration and executive strategy. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis and must not require the Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $139,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form ( should you require accommodation. 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