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AI Enablement Director

Remote - US · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$165k-$215kDetected 36 days ago

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About the role

Backblaze is executing an ambitious, company-wide AI transformation program that is fundamentally reshaping how our organization operates at scale.
This is not a theoretical research project - it is a live, high-impact initiative with production deployments already in production.
We are driven by a commitment to operational excellence and tangible results, and this role sits at the very center of that mission.

Own the AI vendor evaluation process end-to-end: fit assessment, security and privacy review, pilots, and build-vs-buy recommendations.
Maintain the AI Tool Registry with zero ungoverned deployments.
Keep leadership informed. Maintain a live view of every active use case, its status, its owner, and its impact. Produce outcomes reports. Surface role and change implications early - before they become problems.
Clear written communication: business cases, executive updates, solution design documents
Fertility treatment and support
Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees.

Lead each use case through discovery, scoping, pilot, and launch - coordinating functional owners, IT, Engineering, Legal, and Finance as required.
Engage Engineering and IT when integration or custom development is required.

Experience running an AI program across multiple functions simultaneously
Familiarity with AI governance in data-sensitive or PII-adjacent environments
Background in cloud infrastructure, storage, or technical B2B businesses
Competitive compensation and 401K
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.

But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us.
A track record of producing outcomes framed in time saved, cost reduced, or revenue impacted - not features shipped or tools deployed

Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
RSU grants for full-time employees
Flexible vacation policy
Maternity & paternity leave
MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
Childcare bonus (human children only)
Learning & development program
Commuter benefits
That's why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values.

We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing.
We are proud to be an

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