VP, AI & Automation

BlackLine; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 292,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackLine, a leading fintech company, seeks a VP of AI & Automation Programs to spearhead its internal AI transformation. This senior role reports to the CIO and requires building a scalable AI program with governance, strategy, and measurable business impact.

You will partner across finance, sales, marketing, and operations to deploy AI agents and automation workflows, driving adoption and value realization at scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of technology leadership experience, with AI/digital transformation focus.
• 3–5 years leading enterprise AI, automation, or digital transformation programs at scale.
• Proven track record delivering measurable business impact through AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead BlackLine's internal AI transformation program end-to-end.
• Define and communicate a clear AI roadmap aligned to business outcomes.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of AI program managers and solution architects.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, and so on to identify high-impact AI use cases.
• Drive AI adoption, enablement programs, and change management across the organization.
• Establish AI governance, data policies, and risk management with Legal and InfoSec.

Skills

Executive presence

Technology leadership

AI strategy

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Claude (Anthropic)

Gemini

Vertex AI

OpenAI/ChatGPT

Workato

Job description

## VP, AI & AutomationApply: Hybrid: Pleasanton: Full time: Posted Today: 001573**Make Your Mark:**BlackLine is seeking a VP of AI & Automation Programs to lead one of our most strategic internal initiatives — transforming how our business operates through AI. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and running BlackLine's enterprise AI program end-to-end: from strategy and governance to execution and adoption. The role sits at the intersection of technology, operations, and business transformation, and requires a leader who can operate at the executive level while staying close to the ground-level work of building AI agents and driving change. **You'll Get To:**Program Leadership* Own and drive BlackLine's internal AI transformation program, establishing a clear roadmap aligned to measurable business outcomes including productivity gains, cost efficiency, and revenue enablement.* Define success metrics and report program progress to the CIO and senior leadership.* Build and manage a high-performing team of AI program managers, solution architects, and citizen development leads. Business Partnership & AI Enablement* Partner deeply with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, HR, Legal, and other functions to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into deployed solutions.* Lead the design and deployment of AI agents and automation workflows in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.* Drive AI adoption across the organization through enablement programs, change management, and user training* ensuring tools are used effectively, not just deployed. Governance & Responsible AI* Work closely with Legal, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to establish AI policies, data governance standards, and a tiered access framework that balances innovation with risk management.* Maintain oversight of the AI tool stack and enforce responsible use principles including data privacy, model transparency, and audit readiness.* Serve as a key voice in defining BlackLine's internal AI governance model as the regulatory and enterprise AI landscape evolves. **What You'll Bring:*** 12+ years of experience in technology leadership, with at least 3-5 years leading enterprise AI, automation, or digital transformation programs at scale.* Proven track record of building AI/ML or intelligent automation programs that delivered measurable business impact.* Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions.* Hands-on experience working with modern AI platforms including Claude (Anthropic), Gemini and Vertex AI (Google), OpenAI/ChatGPT, and enterprise automation tools such as Workato or equivalent* with the ability to evaluate, govern, and orchestrate across a multi-LLM environment.* Deep understanding of AI governance, data classification, and responsible AI principles.* Experience working cross-functionally with Legal and InfoSec in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments.* Excellent program management skills* able to operate at strategic and execution levels simultaneously. Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up inside a high-growth fintech company. You'll have executive sponsorship, a clear mandate, and the ability to shape how AI transforms BlackLine's operations for years to come. **Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:** * A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!* A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.* A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity. BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws. BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.**Salary Range:**$292,000.00-$365,000.00**Pay Transparency Statement:**Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model – for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 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