Enterprise Transformation Leader

• Partner with CAPTG and functional leaders, AI Business Champions, and other key stakeholders to drive AI transformation across functional areas.

• Implement and operationalize the Enterprise Governance Framework for AI initiatives across CAPTG.

• Coordinate Champions network activities, including immersion events, training programs, and knowledge sharing.

• Track and report on transformation initiative progress, identifying risks and driving resolution.

• Facilitate governance discussions and decision-making forums to ensure alignment on AI adoption standards and practices.

• Build and maintain relationships with Business Champions, serving as their point of contact for transformation support.

CPO/SLT Operations & Strategic Support

• Manage key SLT meeting cadences including CAPTG SLT Standup, Staff Meetings, Offsites, and SVP Steerco meetings.

• Develop agendas, materials, and follow-up actions for leadership forums to ensure productive and outcome-driven sessions.

• Coordinate the quarterly CPO Report process, managing cross-functional contributors and ensuring timely delivery.

• Lead the 2026 OKR Process across CAPTG, driving enterprise-wide strategic alignment through cascading OKR framework.

• Support Monthly CEI Report preparation and submission.

• Facilitate AVP+ meetings and other leadership forums as required.

• Provide operational glue across SLT leadership, ensuring alignment and coordination on strategic priorities.

Program Management Excellence

• Lead and manage special projects and initiatives spanning both transformation and operational domains.

• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Track and report on progress across multiple concurrent initiatives, resolving issues and escalating risks appropriately.

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and ensure effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and nurture relationships with Business Champions, SLT members, and key stakeholders across CAPTG and Cox Automotive businesses.

• Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional alignment on transformation and operational priorities.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, providing candid feedback and alternative perspectives.

• Manage stakeholder communication for transformation initiatives.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years' experience in a related field; or 14 years' experience in a related field.

• 10+ years of work experience in businesses based on data, technology, and/or software for the automotive or related industry preferred.

• 5+ years of enterprise transformation or organizational change experience, with demonstrated success driving adoption of new technologies or operating models.

• Experience supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership teams in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.

• Exposure to P&L financial management with working knowledge of budgeting concepts and ROI tracking.

• Understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience with AI transformation initiatives strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences from technical teams to executive leadership.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

• Strong analytical thinker with ability to synthesize complex information and drive data-driven decision making.

• Proven ability to influence without authority across all levels of the organization.

• Aptitude for and demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

• Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills with proven track record building trusted relationships across organizational boundaries.