Code and Theory

Senior Director, AI & Business Transformation (US)

New York, New York, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 29 days ago

RESTBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

The right person combines executive presence with the instinct to prove things in practice rather than present them on slides.
Consulting rigor and builder instincts in the same person - seniority scales the strategic frame, not the distance from delivery.
That is not a separate track or program.

Own VP-to-C-suite relationships across complex, multi-workstream engagements - shape scope, lead delivery, and maintain executive confidence through ambiguity
Design target-state operating models end-to-end: org structure, decision rights, governance forums, and the operating cadences that make them run
Design investment governance frameworks: ROI models and stage-gate mechanisms that connect spend to measurable outcomes
Design activation motions across direct and partner ecosystems, with the enablement and feedback loops that change behavior in the field
Direct or build working prototypes that prove the approach: a functional demonstration inside the client's actual process carries more weight than a future-state slide
Design human-agent collaboration patterns at the operating model level, including the governance that makes those boundaries sustainable
Lead multi-workstream programs: workplan, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery governance
Build reusable IP - diagnostic frameworks, blueprint templates, activation playbooks - that make the practice's work scalable
Code and Theory is hiring a Senior Director to lead large-scale business transformation engagements within our Enterprise Transformation practice.
You will own C-suite relationships, design governance and operating model architecture, and use AI-powered prototyping to generate alignment before asking large organizations to change.

12-15 years in management consulting, enterprise technology, or professional services
Proven executive presence: able to hold a C-suite working session without a more senior person in the room
Track record structuring multi-phase transformation programs with measurable outcomes
strong conceptual command and the ability to direct technical execution is the floor
It is a mode this work requires, and the expectation is that you are ready for it when the account calls for it.

Most useful close to the work - inside the client environment, not managing from a distance
Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree or specialized credential a plus
Willingness to travel within the US (20-30%)

Shape new engagements and contribute to business development alongside practice leadership
from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing.
The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent.

The compensation range for this role is $160,000 – $250,000 and spans multiple levels.

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology.
We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients.
With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve.
We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.
Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing.
We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.
We're always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.
The compensation range for this role is $160,000 - $250,000 and spans multiple levels.
We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience.
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.

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