Sr Director, Head of Enterprise Applied AI

The role

You will lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and growth. You will partner with executive leadership to develop and execute the AI transformation strategy and roadmap.

What you will do

• Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute SoFi's AI transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Identify high-value opportunities for Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation, and intelligent workflows.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders.
• Drive organizational change management to build excitement and adoption around AI.
• Lead a team of product managers and software engineers/forward deployed engineers.
• Develop frameworks, governance models, and operating principles for AI adoption.
• Lead complex cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendors, and market trends.
• Build executive-ready business cases and communicate strategy to senior leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience leading enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, consulting, enterprise architecture, or AI initiatives.
• Deep understanding of modern AI technologies, including Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, AI platforms, and enterprise AI architectures.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs within complex organizations.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions across multiple business and technology organizations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and software development practices.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes for executive audiences.
• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience establishing governance, operating models, and best practices for emerging technologies.
• Track record of delivering measurable business value through technology transformation.

Nice to have

• Experience building or scaling enterprise AI Centers of Excellence.
• Financial services or fintech experience.
• Experience in management consulting with firms such as Slalom, EY, Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, leading technology or AI transformation engagements.
• Experience with AI product strategy, AI operations, or enterprise AI governance.
• MBA or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.

About the company

SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help its members reach their goals.