Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) Artificial Intelligence

Vida Group International; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic enterprise in California is seeking a Chief Transformation Officer to lead its transformation initiatives. This role focuses on AI integration, digital enablement, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of progressive leadership experience, a proven record in large-scale transformation, and strong expertise in driving digital strategies. The CTO will work directly with the CEO and executive team to reshape operations and foster innovation throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise transformation, strategy, digital operations, or innovation roles.
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives in organizations with over $500M revenue.
• Strong understanding of AI, data analytics, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the enterprise transformation roadmap focusing on growth and digital reinvention.
• Oversee the implementation of AI-driven technologies across operations and customer experience.
• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office to ensure initiative alignment and delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience in enterprise transformation

Change management

AI and data analytics expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly evolving $3B+ enterprise headquartered in CA, is seeking a Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) to lead and accelerate enterprise-wide transformation initiatives—with a critical emphasis on AI integration, digital enablement, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking executive who has successfully navigated digital, cultural, and strategic transformation in a large-scale organization. The CTO will work directly with the CEO and executive leadership to reshape business models, modernize operations, and enable innovation across all divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and execution of the company’s enterprise transformation roadmap, focused on growth, scalability, and digital reinvention.
• Champion and oversee the implementation of AI-driven technologies across operations, supply chain, customer experience, and product development.
• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to ensure alignment, prioritization, and delivery of key transformation initiatives.
• Identify and remove operational inefficiencies and legacy processes through data, automation, and change leadership.
• Serve as a change agent—building strong cross-functional partnerships and fostering an adaptive, agile corporate culture.
• Collaborate with C-suite executives and Board members to communicate progress, risk, and value realization of transformation efforts.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across transformation, analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise innovation functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise transformation, strategy, digital operations, or innovation roles.
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives in a $500M+ organization, ideally within manufacturing, industrials, energy, or adjacent sectors.
• Strong understanding of AI, data analytics, and automation technologies, with practical experience driving digital implementation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Deep expertise in change management, organizational design, and cultural transformation.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills and a track record of influencing at the Board and CEO level.