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IllumioIllumioSunnyvale, CA

Director, AI & Business Automation

Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation as direct report to the CIO. Define AI strategy, architect Agentic AI and hyper-automation workflows, establish governance, drive business process modernization across functions, and deliver measurable ROI.

227k – 272k
On-site15+ YOEOther

About the role

Your Impact

You will report to the CIO and lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives focused on Agentic AI, hyper-automation, intelligent workflows, enterprise business systems modernization, and AI governance. Partner with executive leadership to design and operationalize scalable AI-first business processes that improve productivity, operational efficiency, employee experience, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute enterprise AI transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Architect and scale Agentic AI workflows and intelligent automation solutions across Finance, HR, GTM, Legal, IT, and Operations.
  • Establish AI Governance frameworks, risk controls, compliance standards, and responsible AI operating models.
  • Lead AI & Automation Centers of Excellence (CoE) to standardize reusable frameworks, best practices, deployment and scalable delivery models.
  • Evaluate and implement enterprise AI platforms including LLM ecosystems, orchestration tools, RPA, and workflow automation platforms.
  • Drive business process transformation using platforms such as Copilot, Claude, Workato, UiPath, Glean, OpenAI, and enterprise SaaS applications.
  • Partner with C-level executives, and business stakeholders to identify high-ROI automation opportunities.
  • Lead enterprise architecture initiatives, systems integrations, and technology rationalization programs.
  • Build executive dashboards and KPI frameworks to measure AI adoption, productivity gains, operational efficiency, and ROI.
  • Manage globally distributed teams.
  • Support integration strategy, and platform consolidation initiatives.

Your Toolkit

  • 15+ years in enterprise technology, AI automation, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation leadership.
  • Proven experience implementing AI-first enterprise operating models and agentic workflows.
  • Strong understanding of LLM ecosystems, AI governance, enterprise integrations, automation architecture, and scalable SaaS platforms.
  • Experience with enterprise systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and iPaaS/RPA technologies.
  • Executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence C-level stakeholders and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives.
  • Experience driving measurable ROI through automation and AI adoption.

Skills

Agentic AIAi GovernanceLLMsRpaIpaasWorkatoUipathSalesforceWorkdayServicenowNetSuiteOpenAICopilotClaudeGlean

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