VP, AI Transformation

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the enterprise AI activation and transformation function, including building and guiding a team responsible for AI strategy, enablement, and execution. Establish a long-term vision that balances innovation with responsible adoption.
• Leading Red Barn Labs: Lead BECU's internal AI innovation incubator that operates as an internal VC fund, identifying internal opportunities to drive change, funding them, and tracking them as part of the broader AI portfolio.
• AI Governance: Oversee AI governance, including policies, standards and decision frameworks that enable responsible and scalable adoption.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders across business, technology, and operations to embed AI into real workflows. Act as a connector who brings together diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and evolve enterprise AI governance, including policies, standards, and decision frameworks that ensure ethical, compliant, and scalable AI adoption.
• Team Development: Build organizational capability through education, coaching, and enablement-helping employees develop confidence and fluency in AI tools. Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise Impact: Drive measurable outcomes by ensuring AI solutions are fully integrated into operations. Influence leaders at all levels-including the executive team and Board-to align strategy, investments, and outcomes.
• Executive Influence: You'll align and influence senior leaders, presenting clearly to executive committees and the Board on opportunities, performance, risks, and strategic investments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or

Benefits

Additional Information

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities. PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $270,000 - $365,000 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role. BENEFITS - because people helping people starts with supporting you 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well) PTO Program + Exchange Program Tuition Reimbursement Program BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE: The VP, AI Transformation is a pivotal executive leader responsible for shaping and accelerating BECU's AI-powered future in a way that is people-centered, responsible, and purpose-driven. Reporting to the SVP, Head of AI Strategy & Innovation, this role drives enterprise strategy, adoption, and governance of AI-transforming how BECU serves members, supports employees, and delivers business value. You will help reimagine how work gets done by reducing manual, repetitive tasks and enabling teams to focus on meaningful, high-impact work. This role partners across the organization to identify and scale high-value opportunities that improve members' financial well-being while building enduring enterprise capabilities. As a steward of responsible AI, you will foster alignment through governance, collaboration, and education-ensuring AI is deployed thoughtfully, ethically, and at scale.

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