Director, Applied AI Transformation - North America

San Francisco, CA · full time · Director

$207,500 – $332,400

Listed on Visa Inc.’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads Visa's AI transformation across North America, building strategy and operating models for how the region adopts and scales AI to create business value. It suits an entrepreneurial leader with deep experience in organizational transformation, AI capabilities, and people leadership who can turn strategic vision into execution across a large, complex region.

Our summary, not Visa Inc.’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

10+ years of relevant work experience (or 8+ years with an advanced degree, or 2+ years with a PhD)
Experience leading AI-enabled workflow transformation and managing high-performing teams
Experience managing early-career talent across technical and non-technical roles
Active user of AI tools as part of daily work
Ability to build structure and strategy from ambiguous situations
Strong analytical and communication skills
Fast ramp-up on new topics and complex problems
Understanding of Visa's business and clients or ability to learn quickly
Composure and sound judgment under pressure
High emotional intelligence and influencing skills across functions and levels
Executive presence when presenting to senior leaders
Low ego, results-focused orientation
Ability to handle confidential information professionally
3 days per week in-office presence

Nice to have

10-12+ years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree (or 9+ years with an advanced degree, or 3+ years with a PhD)
Prior experience leading an AI transformation end-to-end
Strong working knowledge of enterprise AI platforms and foundation models
Management consulting background
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences