AI Strategy and Transformation, Lead

Internet Brands; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online media and software services organization seeks a Senior Strategy & Operations Associate to drive AI automation initiatives. You'll lead cross-departmental projects, enhance workflow efficiencies, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. Candidates should possess 2-3 years in strategy roles, strong analytical skills, and project management experience. A competitive compensation of $75,000 to low $100ks is offered, with an emphasis on teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in strategy and operations roles, preferably in tech or marketing.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications.
• Proficient in data analysis and complex spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills across functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail with project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects across multiple departments.
• Implement workflow modernization using AI.
• Design and implement MVP solutions iteratively.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams.
• Analyze challenges and propose effective solutions.

Skills

Project & Program Management

Workflow Automation through AI

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical & Strategic Thinking

Tools

Project management tools

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive Senior Strategy & Operations Associate to help Internet Brands roll out AI automation across our workforce. This role will work within the AI Program Management function and will partner with senior leadership, AI engineers, and operations leadership in order to identify, develop and test AI solutions for critical workflows. The ideal candidate will lead projects that not only automate workflows but also capture opportunities for product and service improvements supporting the top and bottom line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Program Management: Lead, plan, and coordinate projects across multiple departments, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with strategic goals.
• Workflow Automation through AI: Partner with operations to identify and implement workflow modernization through AI implementation and process re-engineering.
• Urgency and Creativity: Ensure that projects are up and running quickly by designing and implementing MVP solutions with rapid iteration and testing. Expectation is multiple cycles per day.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as a liaison between operations, AI engineering, and the AI Program Management function promoting clear, consistent communication and fostering collaboration among busy stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Address challenges proactively by analyzing root causes and proposing effective solutions that align with both immediate needs and long-term objectives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-3 years in strategy and operations role(s), ideally within a strategy consulting, digital marketing, AI technology, or internet-focused environment.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with available AI technologies and the ability to creatively apply them to critical workflows.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and adept at creating and interpreting complex spreadsheets, utilizing data to drive decisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for clear, professional communication across multiple functions and levels.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively. Proficiency in project management tools and presentation software.
• Critical & Strategic Thinking: Able to evaluate situations from various angles, identify opportunities and risks, and develop strategies to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Personality Traits: Outgoing, adaptable, and easy to work with; thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Knowledge: Background in digital marketing, legal, health, or technology sectors is a plus.
• AI development and testing experience
• Advanced Excel Skills and/or BI skills
• Certification: PMP, Agile, or other project management certifications are advantageous but not required.

If you’re a driven, analytical person who enjoys managing diverse projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting strategic initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: $75,000 - low $100ks.

About Internet Brands:

Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands® is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. Internet Brands' powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek. For more information, please visit www.internetbrands.com.

Internet Brands and its wholly owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. Internet Brands will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

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