Lead, Strategic Initiatives and AI Transformation

Location: Dallas, Remote preferred Narvar is hiring! We are seeking a Strategic Initiatives & AI Transformation Lead who will focus on leading the design and execution of the company’s internal AI transformation: where and how teams adopt AI tools, how usage and skills are measured, and how that translates into tangible business outcomes. You will operate within the Office of the CEO, as the execution arm for AI and for select other strategic initiatives, ensuring priorities become real changes in how people work. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone who enjoys bridging strategy to execution, and driving company-wide impact through an AI-first agenda. Core Responsibilities 1. Strategy (Internal AI & Strategic Initiatives) Map where AI is (and should be) used internally across R&D, GTM, and G&A: developer tools, copilots, internal search/knowledge, analytics, back‑office automation, etc. Define a focused internal AI adoption strategy: priority workflows, target user groups, and a roadmap for rolling out tools and capabilities by function. Establish a measurement framework for internal AI: Adoption: who is using which tools, how often, in which workflows. Proficiency: skill tiers (e.g., beginner, proficient, expert) and expectations by role or function. Outcomes: KPIs such as time saved, throughput, error rates, ticket resolution time, sales cycle, etc. Fold AI into the broader strategic‑initiatives portfolio so internal AI work is coordinated with other CEO‑level programs (e.g., org changes, tooling consolidation). 2. Execution (Programs, Tooling, and Measurement) Act as program owner for internal AI adoption: run intake and prioritization for internal AI ideas, select pilots, and manage their progression from experiment to scale. Partner with product/engineering, data/platform, security, and IT to define the “approved internal AI stack” (e.g., coding copilots, document copilots, AI in CRM/support, internal RAG/search) and ensure safe, reliable deployment. Work with functional leaders to embed AI tools into real workflows, not just make them available: update processes, templates, SOPs, and enablement so AI becomes the default way of working where appropriate. Implement practical usage and impact tracking: dashboards and reviews that show tool adoption, skill progression, and outcome metrics by team, feeding into regular exec and board updates via the Chief of Staff. 3. Change, Skills, and Culture Design and run internal AI skills programs: Define role‑based competency models (what “good” AI usage looks like for engineers, sales, CS, finance, etc.). Partner with People/HR and L&D on training paths, labs, and assessments to move people up the curve. Stand up and support an AI champions network in each major function to localize best practices, gather feedback, and drive adoption on the ground. Lead change management for internal AI: targeted communications, demos, playbooks, FAQs, and manager toolkits that address concerns and highlight wins. Help the Chief of Staff craft the internal narrative around AI (augmentation, quality, and growth vs. pure efficiency), ensuring alignment with performance, incentives, and talent processes. Broader Strategic Initiatives Take on additional CEO‑sponsored cross‑functional initiatives (AI‑adjacent or otherwise) where similar skills are needed: structured problem‑solving, cross‑org execution, and change leadership. Apply the same discipline—clear problem framing, KPIs, operating cadence, and adoption focus—to these initiatives, ensuring they do not conflict with, but rather reinforce, the internal AI agenda. What we’re looking for Strategic Execution: 7–10+ years in Strategy, BizOps, Finance or Consulting. Startup and transformation experience within the SaaS/B2B space is strongly preferred. Operational Change Agent: A proven track record of "changing how teams actually work"—you don’t just suggest ideas; you redesign workflows and implement people/process frameworks that stick. AI Fluency: Deep familiarity with modern AI and productivity tools (LLM-based copilots, automation, BI). You have a practical, "human-first" lens on how non-technical teams adopt new tech. High-Stakes Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management skills; you can navigate ambiguity and influence without authority, moving comfortably between executive-level strategy and "in-the-weeds" execution. Data-Driven Rigor: A passion for measurement. You are comfortable defining KPIs, designing skill frameworks, and using data to iterate on team performance. High Agency: A self-motivated, "builder" mindset. You thrive in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple high-priority strategic initiatives without losing sight of the details. Why Narvar? We're on a mission to simplify the everyday lives of consumers. Post-purchase is a critical phase of the customer journey. That's why we created Narvar - a platform focused on driving customer loyalty through seamless post-purchase experiences that allow retailers to retain, engage, and delight customers. If you've ever bought something online, there's a good chance you've used our platform! From the hottest new direct-to-consumer companies to retail’s most renowned brands, Narvar works with GameStop, Neiman Marcus, Sonos, Nike, and 1300+ other brands. With hubs in San Francisco, Atlanta, London, and Bangalore, we've served over 125 million consumers worldwide across 10+ billion interactions, 38 countries, and 55 languages. Pioneering the post-purchase movement means navigating into the unknown. Our team thrives on this sense of adventure while nurturing a mindset of innovation. We're a home for big hearts and we leave our egos at the door. We work hard but we always make time to celebrate professional wins, baby showers, birthday parties, and everything in between. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please read our to learn what personal information we collect in connection with your job application, and how we may use and share it.