AI Strategy Manager Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The AI Solution Leader is a strategic leadership role within the Data Analytics & AI organization, responsible for defining, building, and scaling enterprise AI strategy and AI-powered solutions across the enterprise. This role bridges business strategy, data science, and AI engineering to deliver high-impact AI capabilities that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and differentiated customer experiences.

The role focuses on translating business problems into scalable AI solutions, managing the lifecycle of AI products, and ensuring responsible, governed, and measurable deployment of AI across the organization.

• This position is fully remote
• This role is a People leader position

A day in the life as a Senior Manager, AI Solution Leader...

• Define and drive AI strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise business objectives
• Partner with Data Science, AI Engineering, and Business teams to translate business problems into AI solutions
• Develop and execute enterprise AI literacy programs and build AI communities of practice to drive education, engagement, and adoption across the organization
• Own AI use case intake and prioritization frameworks
• Drive AI solutions into scalable products and platforms
• Partner with AI Governance Team to ensure responsible AI practices
• Define and track AI value metrics (revenue, cost, productivity, model performance)
• Collaborate with platform teams (e.g., GCP, BigQuery, Vertex AI)
• Drive cross-functional alignment and adoption
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Champion AI management best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What you'll bring to the table...

• Strong strategic thinking and business value orientation
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI concepts
• Ability to translate business problems into AI solutions
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks
• Understanding of AI/ML platforms and cloud ecosystems
• Understanding of data architecture and analytics frameworks
• Experience working with data scientists and engineers in agile environments
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Ability to operate in ambiguity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 8+ years of experience in related business strategy or technology roles
• 3+ years of experience working on AI/ML or data-driven solutions
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions at scale
• Experience with enterprise AI transformation or data-driven systems
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field
• Background in retail AI use cases
• Exposure to AI agent frameworks
• Experience with Generative AI / LLM applications.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.