Director of Business Transformation

Golden State Farm Credit • Chico, CA

9h • $121,726 - $191,387 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Business Transformation to lead the Association's AI strategy, business transformation initiatives, and enterprise change efforts. This leadership role partners closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities for innovation, optimize operations, and implement transformative solutions that support the Association's long-term success. As the Director of Business Transformation, you will develop and execute the Association's AI roadmap, lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, establish governance frameworks, and champion the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. You will serve as a strategic advisor, helping teams translate innovative ideas into practical business solutions that improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable results. Our team at Golden State Farm Credit is committed to supporting agriculture and rural communities through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're a forward-thinking leader who thrives on driving organizational change, building strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of work through technology and business transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of business transformation methodologies, organizational change management principles, continuous improvement practices, and organizational effectiveness strategies.
• Knowledge of organizational design, workforce planning, and the people, process, and technology impacts associated with transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, generative AI, automation technologies, and emerging business capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI governance principles, risk management practices, and responsible AI frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation and change initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, drive adoption, and achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Skill in evaluating business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities, projects, and transformation initiatives through effective planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Skill in facilitating executive-level discussions, building stakeholder alignment, and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Skill in analyzing data, interpreting trends, and translating insights into actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Experience developing business cases, transformation roadmaps, performance metrics, executive presentations, and governance reporting.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and foster collaboration across departments and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to translate complex technology concepts into practical business applications that deliver organizational value.
• Ability to balance innovation opportunities with operational, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to evolving technologies, and lead change within a dynamic business environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Organizational Development, Risk Management, or related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience leading strategic initiatives, technology adoption, business transformation, process improvement, enterprise risk management, or organizational change efforts.
• Vast experience developing AI strategies, governance programs, responsible AI frameworks, digital transformation initiatives, workforce enablement programs, or related enterprise initiatives.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Association's enterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and advance AI opportunities aligned with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, industry trends, and market developments to assess business applicability and strategic fit.
• Establish criteria for evaluating, prioritizing, and governing AI initiatives across the Association.
• Develop business cases, expected outcomes, success metrics, and implementation plans for AI-enabled initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and leaders regarding AI opportunities, risk, and organizational impacts.
• Monitor progress against the AI roadmap and recommend adjustments to priorities based on business needs, organizational readiness, and emerging opportunities.
• Lead enterprise transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, productivity, decision-making, employee experience, and customer service.
• Partner with business leaders to identify process optimization, automation, and workflow improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate the redesign of business processes to effectively leverage AI-enabled capabilities.
• Establish performance measures and key indicators to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of AI initiatives.
• Track, measure, and communicate business outcomes, efficiency gains, and value realization from AI investments.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that drive organizational effectiveness through responsible use of AI and workflow automation.
• Develop and maintain AI governance frameworks, standards, policies, and procedures that support responsible AI adoption.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Information Technology teams to ensure AI initiatives align with regulatory expectations, data privacy requirements, and risk management practices.
• Facilitate review and approval processes for AI use cases, tools, and implementation efforts.
• Monitor evolving regulatory guidance, industry standards, and best practices related to artificial intelligence and recommend appropriate governance enhancements.
• Support internal audits, examinations, and risk reviews concerning AI practices and controls.
• Measure adoption, engagement, and organizational impact of AI initiatives.
• Promote ethical, responsible, and transparent use of AI throughout the Association.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding AI opportunities, risk, priorities, and business impacts.
• Lead cross-functional AI governance committees, working groups, and transformation initiatives.
• Build partnerships across departments to accelerate alignment, adoption, and successful implementation of AI initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership, management committees, and the Board.
• Foster collaboration between business units, technology teams, and external partners to maximize organizational value from AI investments.
• Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems, data, and clients’ data.
• Understands, applies, and supports the Association mission and vision statement in a positive, professional manner at work and with customers in all settings.

Benefits

• team based incentive program that provides an opportunity for up to 15% payout of base salary based upon Association performance.
• individual incentive opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director