Client Partner - Data & AI Transformation Leader

ClifyX; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ClifyX is seeking a Client Partner to guide Walgreens' Data & AI transformation. You will serve as trusted advisor to the Chief Data Officer, aligning data, analytics, and AI initiatives with business strategy and outcomes.

You will drive the transformation roadmap, oversee governance, measure value through KPIs and ROI, and shape workforce and governance frameworks. This role requires 18+ years in data/analytics and a track record delivering enterprise-scale programs to C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Digital Transformation, or Consulting.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale transformation programs and influencing C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to Walgreens Chief Data Officer, aligning Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives with business strategy.
• Drive execution of the Data & AI transformation roadmap, including platform modernization, analytics enablement, and AI adoption.
• Lead executive governance and operating cadence, including leadership reviews, steering committees, QBRs, and decision tracking.
• Own value realization reporting, ensuring measurable outcomes from Data & AI investments through KPIs, ROI, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Develop workforce and talent strategy, including organization design, hiring plans, succession planning, and capability development.
• Establish and mature Data Governance and AI Governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, data quality, security, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and scale high-value data, analytics, and AI use cases.
• Manage strategic vendor and partner ecosystem relationships, including Databricks, Microsoft, consulting partners, and delivery providers.
• Build and oversee the CDO Transformation Office, providing executive dashboards, risk management, dependency tracking, and program oversight.
• Position Walgreens as a data-driven and AI-enabled enterprise by accelerating innovation, operational efficiency, business insights, and data monetization opportunities.

Job description

Job Title: Client Partner - Data & AI Transformation Leader

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor to the Walgreens Chief Data Officer, aligning Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives with business strategy.
• Drive execution of the Data & AI transformation roadmap, including platform modernization, analytics enablement, and AI adoption.
• Lead executive governance and operating cadence, including leadership reviews, steering committees, QBRs, and decision tracking.
• Own value realization reporting, ensuring measurable outcomes from Data & AI investments through KPIs, ROI, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Develop workforce and talent strategy, including organization design, hiring plans, succession planning, and capability development.
• Establish and mature Data Governance and AI Governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, data quality, security, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and scale high-value data, analytics, and AI use cases.
• Manage strategic vendor and partner ecosystem relationships, including Databricks, Microsoft, consulting partners, and delivery providers.
• Build and oversee the CDO Transformation Office, providing executive dashboards, risk management, dependency tracking, and program oversight.
• Position Walgreens as a data-driven and AI-enabled enterprise by accelerating innovation, operational efficiency, business insights, and data monetization opportunities. Supported by Walgreens-focused data modernization, AI governance, and capability-building initiatives described in internal transformation materials.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Digital Transformation, or Consulting, with proven success leading enterprise-scale transformation programs and influencing C-suite executives, preferably in Retail, Healthcare, or Consumer industries.