Position SummaryLas Vegas, NV preferred or Pacific Time ZoneThe Director, AI Transformation Management Office (TMO) is responsible for leading and scaling Light & Wonder's enterprise AI transformation agenda within the Strategy and Transformation organization, in close partnership with executive leadership, technology, and business unit leaders. This high-visibility role is accountable for translating AI strategy into measurable business outcomes and ensuring sustained adoption across the organization.
Light & Wonder has embarked on an ambitious AI-enabled transformation, and this role will serve as a core architect and operator of that journey, bridging strategy, execution, change, and value realization.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:Lead Development of the Enterprise AI Transformation Agenda
- Partner with executive leadership to shape and maintain a multi-year enterprise AI transformation roadmap aligned to strategy and financial objectives.
- Translate strategic AI priorities into a sequenced, executable portfolio of initiatives across business units and functions.
- Ensure AI initiatives are incorporated into annual planning, investment governance, and long-range financial plans.
Execution and Governance of the AI Transformation Portfolio
- Lead execution of AI initiatives, ensuring accountability, delivery discipline, and transparency.
- Establish and run AI TMO governance forums, executive readouts, and performance tracking.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; proactively drive mitigation and decision-making.
Value Realization and Business Adoption
- Partner with business leaders to define, track, and realize financial and operational value from AI initiatives.
- Ensure AI solutions are operationalized into workflows, decision processes, and operating models.
- Scale successful pilots into repeatable enterprise capabilities.
Operating Model, Enablement, and Change Leadership
- Design and evolve the enterprise AI operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and ways of working.
- Support enterprise enablement efforts to build AI literacy and adoption.
- Act as a senior change leader ensuring alignment between leadership intent and organizational behavior.
Executive Leadership Collaboration and Strategic Program Support
- Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on AI priorities.
- Provide hands-on leadership for mission-critical AI and transformation initiatives.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, insights, and recommendations.
We do not request or consider salary history, though candidates may voluntarily share pay expectations.
The targeted salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000 base, and total compensation may include an annual performance bonus. Final compensation is based on experience, skill set, work location, and internal equity.
Employees are eligible for comprehensive company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and more.
QualificationsExperience- 5-10+ years of experience in transformation, strategy, technology, or AI-enabled initiatives.
- Experience in top-tier consulting, enterprise transformation roles, or AI-driven organizations.
- Strong understanding of AI, data, and modern technology concepts.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with executive stakeholders.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
EducationBachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Work Conditions- This position may be based out of Las Vegas and relocation assistance is available. We are also open to considering strong candidates in the Pacific time zone.
- Travel as required.
- Employment subject to Light & Wonder regulatory and compliance requirements.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
