AI Transformation Lead

Transformational Program LeaderAt Blackhawk Network, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—focused remote work plus in-person collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, our regular in-office days at our Pleasanton headquarters. This rhythm gives you the tools, connection, and autonomy you need to make a real impact.As Blackhawk Network accelerates the use of AI to transform how we operate, we are seeking a transformational program leader who can bridge business strategy, process design, and execution.This role partners directly with our AI Solutions Architect and business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver large-scale AI-driven improvements across the company. This is a business transformation role focused on reimagining how work gets done - and ensuring that our AI solutions deliver measurable impact. This is not a traditional program management role. This is a highly skilled, individual contributor role reporting to the VP, Tech Bus Ops & Program Management.Responsibilities include:Partner with functional leaders (Finance, Operations, Customer Support, GTM) to:Identify high-impact process inefficienciesDefine future-state workflows enabled by AIDrive adoption and change management:Redesign workflows and operating modelsComfortable pushing: "We don't need this team anymore"Not just optimizing - willing to redesign from scratchEnsure teams actually use and benefit from new solutionsLead end-to-end program execution:Translate business requirements into clear problem statementsPartner with the AI Architect to drive solution design and deliveryEnsure on-time, high-quality deploymentOwn prioritization and roadmap:Build and manage an enterprise AI opportunity pipelineSequence initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and speedQuantify and track impact:Cost savings / headcount efficiencyProductivity improvementsQuality and cycle time gainsQualifications include:Ability to operate at multiple levels: Strategic (defining where to go) and Tactical (driving execution day-to-day)8+ years of experience in business transformation, operations leadership, or change management, specifically driving digital transformation adoptionRelated bachelor's degree (Business, Tech, etc.)Proven ability to redesign business processes end-to-end and driving cross functional programs in complex organizationsHands-on experience with GenAI (specifically Glean, Claude, Copilot enterprise tools), and workflow automation platforms, with an applied focus on workflow redesign.Comfort working alongside highly technical partners (you don't need to build AI - but you need to "get it")Demonstrated success leading large-scale change, influencing stakeholders without direct authority, and driving adoption in complex organizations.Strong business acumen - capability to define KPIs, understand cost structures, evaluate ROI, and ensure adherence to AI ethics.Executive-level verbal/written skills, with experience designing enterprise learning programs to train staff on new technologiesWe seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.Salary Range for California Residents Only: $129,250.00 to $174,500.00Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $101,470.00 to $137,000.00Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2026, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other "Fair Chance" laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.