AI Operations Lead, IT Service Experience (ServiceNow)
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Alteryx is searching for an AI Operations Lead, IT Service Experience. This position is remote-friendly.
Position Overview:
The AI Operations Lead, IT Service Experience is accountable for the strategy, design, governance, and continuous optimization of AI-enabled IT service operations at Alteryx.
This role serves as the end-to-end owner of ServiceNow Virtual Agent and AI-driven automation within IT support, ensuring conversational experiences are scalable, intuitive, secure, and aligned with Alteryx’s Enterprise Service Management (ESM) strategy.
Blending strategic ownership with hands-on configuration, this leader will drive automation ROI, reduce manual effort, enhance employee experience, and position Alteryx IT as a model for responsible AI adoption across the enterprise.
This is a transformation-focused leadership role — not a traditional help desk supervisor position.
Primary Responsibilities:
AI & Virtual Agent Strategy Ownership
Own the end-to-end Virtual Agent and AI-assisted support lifecycle for Alteryx IT
Define and maintain the Virtual Agent roadmap aligned to Alteryx’s ITSM, employee experience, and enterprise AI strategy
Identify high-volume, high-friction service opportunities suitable for automation
Translate business demand into scalable, governed AI-enabled solutions
Ensure automation initiatives deliver measurable operational and experience improvements for Alteryx associates
Partnership & Platform Alignment
Partner closely with the Alteryx ESM ServiceNow Development team to design, enhance, and implement Virtual Agent capabilities
Collaborate on conversational architecture, workflow automation, integrations, and feature releases
Participate in backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release validation
Translate operational needs into technical requirements for configuration and development
Ensure enhancements align with Alteryx’s long-term platform standards, scalability goals, and governance framework
Work alongside the ServiceNow Platform Owner and Executive Sponsor to drive adoption and maturity of AI-enabled services
This role serves as the operational bridge between frontline support and platform engineering at Alteryx.
Conversational Experience & Process Design
Establish enterprise standards and best practices for conversational design at Alteryx
Design intelligent routing, escalation thresholds, and AI-assisted triage workflows
Improve first-contact resolution and reduce repetitive Tier 1 workload
Ensure virtual agent interactions are intuitive, frictionless, and reflective of the Alteryx employee experience standard
Apply ITIL and business process management principles to modernize service delivery
Execution, Delivery & Continuous Improvement
Own and prioritize the Virtual Agent and AI automation backlog
Lead discovery sessions and requirements definition with Alteryx stakeholders
Coordinate delivery across ServiceNow developers, administrators, and process owners
Monitor feature performance, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery
Establish structured feedback loops to continuously refine AI logic and conversational performance
Governance & Responsible AI
Establish oversight across knowledge accuracy, workflow logic, data usage, and AI behavior
Define governance standards for automation controls and human handoff models
Ensure solutions align with Alteryx security, compliance, and risk standards
Minimize technical debt while scaling automation responsibly
Light Configuration & Platform Enablement
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Perform light configuration within ServiceNow, including:
Creating and maintaining Virtual Agent topics and flows
Managing intents, routing logic, and integrations
Supporting testing, validation, and troubleshooting
Ensure AI solutions remain stable, secure, and aligned with Alteryx platform standards
Value Realization & Adoption
Measure and communicate the business impact of AI-enabled service operations at Alteryx
Link automation initiatives to efficiency gains, cost optimization, and improved associate experience
Drive adoption through clear communication, change enablement, and cross-functional collaboration
Ensure SOPs, training materials, and operational processes reflect AI-enabled service delivery
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years in IT Service Management, product ownership, or technical operations
2+ years leading operational or technical teams
Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow ITSM; Virtual Agent, Flow Designer, and automation strongly preferred
Experience designing or optimizing AI-enabled service workflows
Demonstrated success managing product or process backlogs in an agile environment
Solid understanding of ITIL and enterprise SaaS platforms
Experience partnering with development teams to deliver scalable platform enhancements
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational level
Compensation:
Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation is determined by several factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
The salary range for this role in the United States is $130,000 - $155,000.
Bonus payouts are based on individual and company performance.
In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:
A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
An annual $200 home office reimbursement
Alteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
Career development and education assistance
Interested? Learn more and apply today at alteryx.com/careers!
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Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Benefits & Perks:
Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
