Sr. Program Manager For Ai Strategy For WWGS Operations Business Support
As the Sr. Program Manager for AI Strategy for WWGS Operations Business Support, you will lead the identification, development, and implementation of AI solutions that optimize store operations and drive business performance improvements across WWGS stores. You will focus on leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency, labor productivity, and operational execution across wide-ranging KPIs. A critical aspect of this role will be revolutionizing how store leadership consumes and acts on operational data through the development of AI-enhanced reporting dashboards and decision support tools. Support both daily operations and longer-term strategic planning. Partner with store leadership to identify critical operational pain points and opportunities for AI-driven solutions. Create and implement AI-powered tools that provide real-time insights into store performance metrics. Develop predictive models for operational challenges (staffing needs, peak sales periods, work design bottlenecks, etc.). Partner with Operations Field to support launching pilot programs for new AI implementations in select stores / Operational Areas. Scale successful solutions across the store network and consider ROI for these solutions to prioritize areas of focus based on business trends (Labor, Shrink, Unit Growth, Expense, etc.).
Key job responsibilities :
Develop AI strategy specifically focused on store operations performance, including :
- Labor optimization and scheduling
- Store workflow efficiency
- Task management and prioritization
- Merch program execution
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Operations standardization
- Increased focus on strategic decision-making at store leadership level
- Regular reporting on AI implementation progress and impact to senior leadership
- Develop frameworks to identify routine tasks that can be enhanced or automated through AI
- Ensure AI solutions enhance rather than replace human decision-making capabilities
Partner with Operations Reporting to establish strategic vision and development of next-generation store performance dashboards :
Partner with store leaders to understand critical business insights needsDesign intuitive, action-oriented dashboards that surface key performance indicatorsIncorporate AI-driven predictive insights and recommendationsEnsure dashboards drive proactive decision-making rather than just reportingProvide real-time visibility into store performance metricsEnable store leaders to quickly identify and address operational issuesSurface AI-powered recommendations for performance improvementAllow for drill-down capability into root causesTechnical Focus Areas :
AI applications for store operations workflow optimizationMachine learning modelsPredictive analytics for operational performanceComputer vision solutions for store operations monitoringBusiness intelligence and data visualization platformsAI-powered anomaly detection and alerting systemsAutomated reporting and insight generationMobile-first dashboard solutions for store leadershipSkills :
Strong understanding of retail store operationsAbility to identify high-impact opportunities for AI applicationData-driven decision makingStrategic thinking with practical execution skillsStrong change management and organizational transformation skillsAbility to build trust and enthusiasm around AI adoptionUnderstanding of ethical AI principles and responsible implementationProven ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value