Senior AI Strategy & Innovation Manager
BoF Careers, Pleasanton, CA, United States
About Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. About Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.
Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.
Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.
We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.
We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.
About The Role
The Office of AI at Gap Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategy (AI Special Projects and Innovation) to enable responsible adoption of AI across all value streams and touchpoints. Reporting into the Office of AI, this role is designed to float across domains and lead special projects that intentionally cross journey boundaries, including horizontal capabilities and enterprise approaches such as platform building, governance, and agent security. Stores will be an owned focus area representing a large portion of the project portfolio, while the remaining work may span product, customer, and employee experiences, as well as distribution centers and transportation.
You will take high priority problems from intake through proof of concept delivery, define repeatable innovation frameworks, and partner with teams across the business and technology organization to scale what works. This role is an individual contributor today and may evolve to include people leadership as the portfolio grows.
What You'll Do
Own a portfolio of AI special projects across value streams, often running five or more initiatives at a time, with clear outcomes, scope, milestones, and success measures. Lead proof of concept delivery from problem framing and discovery through build, test, launch, and measurable learning, then drive the path to scale with partner teams. Build and operationalize innovation frameworks that make experimentation repeatable, including intake, evaluation criteria, governance checkpoints, and decision making rhythms. Own stores as a focus area within the portfolio, shaping initiatives that improve frontline workflows, experience quality, and operational efficiency. Lead cross journey initiatives where value streams intersect, for example a customer facing product copywriting agent that improves content quality and speed while meeting brand and compliance standards. Partner with Security, Risk, Legal, and Technology leaders to define practical guardrails for AI agents and other AI enabled experiences, including control requirements, testing expectations, and monitoring needs. Drive horizontal capability work such as shared tooling, reusable components, observability and evaluation approaches, and governance mechanisms that reduce duplication and accelerate adoption. Expand AI impact into distribution centers, transportation, and adjacent operational environments when relevant, partnering with supply chain and operations teams to design, pilot, and transition solutions. Create executive ready narratives and decision materials that connect feasibility, risk posture, and business value to enable prioritization and sustained investment.
Who You Are
7 to 12 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, product, or program delivery across multiple domains or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver proofs of concept and translate learnings into scalable solutions through strong cross functional partnership. Practical fluency in modern AI capabilities, including agentic patterns, automation, and analytics, with the ability to evaluate feasibility, integration considerations, and tradeoffs. Strong judgment in responsible AI delivery, including governance, privacy, and security considerations, and a track record of enabling progress with clear guardrails. Ability to manage a multi workstream portfolio, drive decisions, and communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Ability to influence without authority, facilitate working sessions, and resolve dependencies across teams. Comfort working across stores, corporate teams, and operational environments such as distribution centers and transportation.
Preferred Qualifications (optional)
Experience building enterprise platforms or shared services that support multiple value streams. Experience partnering closely with Security on requirements for AI systems, including identity and access, data handling, logging, monitoring, and incident readiness. Familiarity with retail operations, supply chain, or transportation workflows and the change management required to drive adoption.
Benefits At Gap Inc.
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.* Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.* Employee stock purchase plan.* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* See more of the benefits we offer. For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $169,200 - $220,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. About Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.
Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.
Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.
We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.
We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.
About The Role
The Office of AI at Gap Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategy (AI Special Projects and Innovation) to enable responsible adoption of AI across all value streams and touchpoints. Reporting into the Office of AI, this role is designed to float across domains and lead special projects that intentionally cross journey boundaries, including horizontal capabilities and enterprise approaches such as platform building, governance, and agent security. Stores will be an owned focus area representing a large portion of the project portfolio, while the remaining work may span product, customer, and employee experiences, as well as distribution centers and transportation.
You will take high priority problems from intake through proof of concept delivery, define repeatable innovation frameworks, and partner with teams across the business and technology organization to scale what works. This role is an individual contributor today and may evolve to include people leadership as the portfolio grows.
What You'll Do
Own a portfolio of AI special projects across value streams, often running five or more initiatives at a time, with clear outcomes, scope, milestones, and success measures. Lead proof of concept delivery from problem framing and discovery through build, test, launch, and measurable learning, then drive the path to scale with partner teams. Build and operationalize innovation frameworks that make experimentation repeatable, including intake, evaluation criteria, governance checkpoints, and decision making rhythms. Own stores as a focus area within the portfolio, shaping initiatives that improve frontline workflows, experience quality, and operational efficiency. Lead cross journey initiatives where value streams intersect, for example a customer facing product copywriting agent that improves content quality and speed while meeting brand and compliance standards. Partner with Security, Risk, Legal, and Technology leaders to define practical guardrails for AI agents and other AI enabled experiences, including control requirements, testing expectations, and monitoring needs. Drive horizontal capability work such as shared tooling, reusable components, observability and evaluation approaches, and governance mechanisms that reduce duplication and accelerate adoption. Expand AI impact into distribution centers, transportation, and adjacent operational environments when relevant, partnering with supply chain and operations teams to design, pilot, and transition solutions. Create executive ready narratives and decision materials that connect feasibility, risk posture, and business value to enable prioritization and sustained investment.
Who You Are
7 to 12 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, product, or program delivery across multiple domains or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver proofs of concept and translate learnings into scalable solutions through strong cross functional partnership. Practical fluency in modern AI capabilities, including agentic patterns, automation, and analytics, with the ability to evaluate feasibility, integration considerations, and tradeoffs. Strong judgment in responsible AI delivery, including governance, privacy, and security considerations, and a track record of enabling progress with clear guardrails. Ability to manage a multi workstream portfolio, drive decisions, and communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Ability to influence without authority, facilitate working sessions, and resolve dependencies across teams. Comfort working across stores, corporate teams, and operational environments such as distribution centers and transportation.
Preferred Qualifications (optional)
Experience building enterprise platforms or shared services that support multiple value streams. Experience partnering closely with Security on requirements for AI systems, including identity and access, data handling, logging, monitoring, and incident readiness. Familiarity with retail operations, supply chain, or transportation workflows and the change management required to drive adoption.
Benefits At Gap Inc.
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.* Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.* Employee stock purchase plan.* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* See more of the benefits we offer. For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $169,200 - $220,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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