AI Transformation Leader

Databricks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks in New York invites a senior leader to drive AI transformation with enterprise C-suite focus. You will forge deep relationships with CFO, CMO, and other executives, and shape the AI transformation roadmap with partners.

Your work will translate strategy into deployment and measurable value, coordinating with FDE teams and SIs. You will recruit external C-suite leaders to form an Expert Advisory Council and lead workshops that accelerate adoption across industries.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of digital/AI transformation experience in enterprises.
• 5+ years directly engaging with the C-suite to lead transformations.
• Deep knowledge of AI transformation in key industries (Healthcare, Financials, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Retail, Tech, Media).
• Experience in operating model design and working with partner ecosystems (SIs).
• Credibility with both executive leadership and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep C-suite/SVP+ relationships and co-sell with partners.
• Co-create the AI Transformation Roadmap.
• Translate roadmap from concept to deployment and value realization with the FDE team and SIs.
• Develop engagement programs for wider enablement with C-suite leaders.
• Build and lead an Expert Advisory Council of external AI transformation leaders.
• Lead C-suite workshops to engage leadership on AI transformations.

Skills

C-suite engagement

Transformation leadership

Strategic partnerships

Executive workshops

Industry domain expertise

Job description

With the most complete data & AI stack on the market, Databricks is well suited to be the strategic partner for our customers’ AI transformations. This will require a structured motion and credible representation to engage CEOs and their boards on their AI transformation strategy and to play a pivotal role in helping them realize scaled value from AI. This role will lead in expanding Databrick’s mindshare in the non-technical C-suite and overall share of wallet, leading to owning both the platform conversation and transformation mandate.

Objective of the role:

• Position Databricks as a strategic AI transformation thought partner to the C-suite, in addition to our established status as a tech partner to their organizations
• Establish trusted advisor status with LoB/functional leaders (e.g., CFO, CMO, etc.), advising on connecting LoB’s key outcomes and capabilities to specific technical use cases and solutions
• Operationalize seamless execution of the identified transformation objectives with customer teams, partners, and Databricks
• Lead the creation and activation of a select group of external AI Transformation leaders to serve as an Expert Advisory Council / C-suite user group

Responsibilities:

• For a limited group of the highest priority customers:

  • Develop deep C-suite/SVP+ relationships at the customer & their main SIs and other strategic partners, execute on co-sell
  • Co-create the AI Transformation Roadmap
  • Ensure the successful translation of the roadmap from concept to deployment, and value realization by partnering with the FDE team and SIs

• For the broader customer set:

  • Develop the engagement model with C-suite leaders, including programs/materials based on the above customer successes for wider enablement and repeatable execution
  • Develop co-sell motions with strategic SIs and MBB/B4 consulting partners
  • Develop scaled operating models with the FDE team and SIs to execute on transformations
  • Cultivate broad Databricks and personal credibility within the target industry segment or LoB function in Databrick’s status as a trusted thought partner in AI transformation / scaled adoption and develop Databrick’s C-suite transformation narrative
  • Develop and lead C-suite workshops to engage customer leadership on their AI transformations

• For Databricks:

  • Identify, recruit, and engage recognized external C-suite leaders and visionaries in AI Transformation to form an Expert Advisory Council
  • Lead the activities of the Council to provide strategic guidance and operational insights into leading-edge AI Transformation capabilities

Experience:

• At least 15 years of experience in digital/AI transformation in enterprises, either as an operator or consultant, with demonstrated successes in creating, architecting, leading, and scaling large-scale transformation mandates
• At least 5 years experience in working directly with enterprise C-suite to lead and execute against such transformations; built trusted relationships with these senior stakeholders
• Deep, practical experience in the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for AI transformations in at least one of the following industries: Healthcare/Life Sciences, Financial Institutions, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Technology, Media, Telecom
• Experience in developing and implementing operating models to support the transformations
• Worked extensively with partners (e.g. SIs) to implement the transformations
• Sufficient technical expertise to reliably and realistically inform the transformation objectives and timelines, and to establish credibility with technical leaders and teams

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide - including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

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