VP, AI & Automation
About The Position
BlackLine is seeking a senior leader to build and run its enterprise internal AI program end-to-end, from strategy and governance through execution and adoption. The role will lead a strategic transformation initiative spanning technology, operations, and business transformation, balancing executive-level leadership with hands-on work building AI agents and driving organizational change. The VP will establish a roadmap tied to measurable business outcomes, including productivity gains, cost efficiency, and revenue enablement; define success metrics and report progress to the CIO and senior leadership; and build and manage a team of AI program managers, solution architects, and citizen development leads. The role will partner with business functions to identify high-impact use cases, deploy AI agents and automation workflows, and promote adoption through enablement, change management, and training. The position will also help establish BlackLine’s AI governance model in partnership with Legal, InfoSec, and Compliance. This includes setting AI policies and data governance standards, creating tiered access frameworks, overseeing the AI tool stack, and promoting responsible use through privacy, transparency, and audit readiness. BlackLine describes this as an opportunity to build an AI program from the ground up with executive sponsorship and a mandate to shape the company’s operations.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in technology leadership.
- At least 3–5 years leading enterprise AI, automation, or digital transformation programs at scale.
- Proven track record building AI/ML or intelligent automation programs that delivered measurable business impact.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions.
- Hands-on experience with modern AI platforms, including Claude (Anthropic), Gemini and Vertex AI (Google), and OpenAI/ChatGPT.
- Experience with enterprise automation tools such as Workato or equivalent, including the ability to evaluate, govern, and orchestrate across a multi-LLM environment.
- Deep understanding of AI governance, data classification, and responsible AI principles.
- Cross-functional experience working with Legal and InfoSec in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments.
- Excellent program management skills and ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive BlackLine’s internal AI transformation program, establishing a roadmap aligned to measurable business outcomes.
- Define success metrics and report program progress to the CIO and senior leadership.
- Build and manage a high-performing team of AI program managers, solution architects, and citizen development leads.
- Partner with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, HR, Legal, and other functions to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into deployed solutions.
- Lead the design and deployment of AI agents and automation workflows with business and IT stakeholders.
- Drive organizational AI adoption through enablement programs, change management, and user training.
- Work with Legal, InfoSec, and Compliance to establish AI policies, data governance standards, and tiered access frameworks.
- Maintain oversight of the AI tool stack and enforce responsible-use principles, including data privacy, model transparency, and audit readiness.
- Help define BlackLine’s internal AI governance model as the regulatory and enterprise AI landscape evolves.
Benefits
- Professional development seminars.
- Inclusive affinity groups.
- Short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility.
- Benefit and wellness plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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