Illumio

Director, AI & Business Automation

Illumio$150K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in enterprise technology, digital transformation, or AI automation leadership.
  • Proven expertise in implementing AI-first operating models.
  • Strong knowledge of AI governance and automation architecture.
  • Experience with major enterprise systems like Salesforce and Workday.
  • Ability to influence C-level executives and lead organizational change.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the AI transformation strategy to meet business goals.
  • Architect scalable automation workflows across multiple departments.
  • Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI practices.
  • Lead Centers of Excellence to implement best practices and standardized frameworks.
  • Evaluate and deploy enterprise AI platforms and automation tools.
  • Identify high-impact automation opportunities in collaboration with business leaders.
  • Manage projects related to enterprise architecture and systems integration.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with 4 on-site days in Sunnyvale, CA.
  • Opportunity to lead transformation in an innovative AI-focused environment.
  • Access to advanced technologies and resources for AI and automation.
  • Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for significant career growth in a rapidly evolving field.
Full Job Description
Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

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.

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About Illumio

Illumio is a cybersecurity company that provides software for securing enterprise computing environments. The company was founded in 2013 by Andrew Rubin and PJ Kirner and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Illumio's software uses micro-segmentation to protect against cyber threats by creating security policies that restrict access to sensitive data and applications. The company's software is used by a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies. Illumio has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2016.
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500 employees
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Founded
2013

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