Director, AI Transformation Management

Role Description

The Director, AI Transformation Management Office (TMO) is responsible for leading and scaling Light & Wonder’s enterprise AI transformation agenda within the Strategy and Transformation organization, in close partnership with executive leadership, technology, and business unit leaders. This high-visibility role is accountable for translating AI strategy into measurable business outcomes and ensuring sustained adoption across the organization.

Light & Wonder has embarked on an ambitious AI-enabled transformation, and this role will serve as a core architect and operator of that journey, bridging strategy, execution, change, and value realization.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Development of the Enterprise AI Transformation Agenda
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape and maintain a multi-year enterprise AI transformation roadmap aligned to strategy and financial objectives.
  • Translate strategic AI priorities into a sequenced, executable portfolio of initiatives across business units and functions.
  • Ensure AI initiatives are incorporated into annual planning, investment governance, and long-range financial plans.
• Execution and Governance of the AI Transformation Portfolio
  • Lead execution of AI initiatives, ensuring accountability, delivery discipline, and transparency.
  • Establish and run AI TMO governance forums, executive readouts, and performance tracking.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; proactively drive mitigation and decision-making.
• Value Realization and Business Adoption
  • Partner with business leaders to define, track, and realize financial and operational value from AI initiatives.
  • Ensure AI solutions are operationalized into workflows, decision processes, and operating models.
  • Scale successful pilots into repeatable enterprise capabilities.
• Operating Model, Enablement, and Change Leadership
  • Design and evolve the enterprise AI operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and ways of working.
  • Support enterprise enablement efforts to build AI literacy and adoption.
  • Act as a senior change leader ensuring alignment between leadership intent and organizational behavior.
• Executive Leadership Collaboration and Strategic Program Support
  • Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on AI priorities.
  • Provide hands-on leadership for mission-critical AI and transformation initiatives.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, insights, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in transformation, strategy, technology, or AI-enabled initiatives.
• Experience in top-tier consulting, enterprise transformation roles, or AI-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of AI, data, and modern technology concepts.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Requirements

• This position may be based out of Las Vegas and relocation assistance is available.
• We are also open to considering strong candidates in the Pacific time zone.
• Travel as required.
• Employment subject to Light & Wonder regulatory and compliance requirements.
• As a prerequisite to employment with L&W, you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

Benefits

• The targeted salary range for this role is $200,000–$250,000 base, and total compensation may include an annual performance bonus.
• Employees are eligible for comprehensive company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and more.

Company Description

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.