AI Transformation Leader

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With the most complete data & AI stack on the market, Databricks is well suited to be the strategic partner for our customers’ AI transformations. This will require a structured motion and credible representation to engage CEOs and their boards on their AI transformation strategy and to play a pivotal role in helping them realize scaled value from AI. This role will lead in expanding Databrick’s mindshare in the non-technical C‑suite and overall share of wallet, leading to owning both the platform conversation and transformation mandate.

• Position Databricks as a strategic AI transformation thought partner to the C‑suite, in addition to our established status as a tech partner to their organizations
• Establish trusted advisor status with LoB/functional leaders (e.g., CFO, CMO, etc.), advising on connecting LoB’s key outcomes and capabilities to specific technical use cases and solutions
• Operationalize seamless execution of the identified transformation objectives with customer teams, partners, and Databricks
• Lead the creation and activation of a select group of external AI Transformation leaders to serve as an Expert Advisory Council / C‑suite user group

• For a limited group of the highest priority customers:
  • Develop deep C‑suite/SVP+ relationships at the customer & their main SIs and other strategic partners, execute on co‑sell
  • Co‑create the AI Transformation Roadmap
  • Ensure the successful translation of the roadmap from concept to deployment, and value realization by partnering with the FDE team and SIs
• For the broader customer set:
  • Develop the engagement model with C‑suite leaders, including programs/materials based on the above customer successes for wider enablement and repeatable execution
  • Develop co‑sell motions with strategic SIs and MBB/B4 consulting partners
  • Develop scaled operating models with the FDE team and SIs to execute on transformations
  • Cultivate broad Databricks and personal credibility within the target industry segment or LoB function in Databrick’s status as a trusted thought partner in AI transformation / scaled adoption and develop Databrick’s C‑suite transformation narrative
  • Develop and lead C‑suite workshops to engage customer leadership on their AI transformations
• For Databricks:
  • Identify, recruit, and engage recognized external C‑suite leaders and visionaries in AI Transformation to form an Expert Advisory Council
  • Lead the activities of the Council to provide strategic guidance and operational insights into leading-edge AI Transformation capabilities

• At least 15 years of experience in digital/AI transformation in enterprises, either as an operator or consultant, with demonstrated successes in creating, architecting, leading, and scaling large‑scale transformation mandates
• At least 5 years experience in working directly with enterprise C‑suite to lead and execute against such transformations; built trusted relationships with these senior stakeholders
• Deep, practical experience in the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for AI transformations in at least one of the following industries:
  Healthcare/Life Sciences, Financial Institutions, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Technology, Media, Telecom
• Experience in developing and implementing operating models to support the transformations
• Worked extensively with partners (e.g. SIs) to implement the transformations
• Sufficient technical expertise to reliably and realistically inform the transformation objectives and timelines, and to establish credibility with technical leaders and teams

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