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Director of Data & AI - Post Purchase and Innovation

Gap Inc.
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

San Francisco, CA 94102, US

Salary

$130,000 - $156,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Director of Data & AI to enhance our Post-Purchase and Innovation ecosystem, focusing on strategy, technology, and customer experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading data teams, preferably with a background in fulfillment or innovation-driven sectors, and must possess strong skills in Python and SQL.
  • This role involves setting the vision for data and AI strategies, influencing technology investments, and driving initiatives that leverage data for business impact.
  • Candidates should have exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building high-impact teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
  • The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a competitive salary of $150,000 to $180,000.

About the Role

We’re looking for a business-minded Director of Data & AI to own and scale data and AI capabilities across our Post-Purchase and Innovation ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and customer experience—spanning fulfillment, returns, call center operations, experimentation, and emerging channels such as marketplace partnerships (on-demand fulfillment, social selling, wholesale, and beyond).

Think of this role as a General Manager for Data & AI in this space: setting the vision, shaping the roadmap, and turning data into measurable business impact. You’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and business leaders to prioritize investments, guide innovation, and ensure data and AI are core to how we operate and grow.

What You'll Do

Set the Vision

  • Define and lead the data and AI strategy for Post-Purchase and Innovation, aligning it tightly with company priorities and customer outcomes

  • Partner with executive leadership to influence technology investment decisions, trade-offs, and long-term roadmap planning

  • Drive smarter usage and optimization of existing platforms across Fulfillment, Returns, and Customer Support using data-driven insights

Build and Lead a High-Impact Team

  • Hire, lead, and inspire a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts, and data product managers

  • Create a culture of ownership, curiosity, and delivery—coaching the team on both technical excellence and business impact

  • Deliver complex initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Data Engineering, Product, and Business teams

Drive Experimentation & Learning

  • Champion a test-and-learn mindset, embedding experimentation into how technology decisions are made

  • Lead experimentation design, measurement frameworks, and testing strategies across initiatives

  • Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate outcomes, run “what-if” scenarios, and provide clear recommendations

Advance Algorithms & AI

  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of algorithms and models that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and elevate customer experience

  • Ensure models are scalable, explainable, and aligned with real-world operational needs

Be a Connector & Storyteller

  • Translate business challenges into actionable data and AI initiatives

  • Communicate complex technical concepts with clarity and confidence to non-technical partners

  • Present insights, progress, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership

Who You Are

  • Proven experience leading data and/or data science teams, ideally in fulfillment, returns, or innovation-driven environments

  • Strong hands-on foundation in Python and SQL, with the ability to guide technical direction

  • Retail or marketplace experience strongly preferred

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influence skills

  • A track record of building teams, driving strategy, and delivering real business outcomes through data




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