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# Head of Transformation, Horizontal Strategy and AI Enablement

- **Company:** Citizens Financial Group
- **Location:** Johnston, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $251,000.0 - $316,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Requirements Management, Enterprise Data Management
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/head-of-transformation-horizontal-strategy-and-ai-enablement-johnston-ri--28581253-2578-4f2e-aabf-19c6bf2bb9ef

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cross-Functional, Consumer Loans, Use Cases, Establish Priorities, Data Analysis, Risk, Requirements Management

## Description

This critical role will lead business transformation, horizontal strategy, AI enablement, cross-functional execution, and external partnerships for Consumer Credit Management and Decision Sciences (CR&DS).

In this role, you will translate business priorities into transformation initiatives and measurable outcomes, with accountability for AI use case prioritization, adoption, and value realization.

Collaboration is key as you will partner with our Enterprise Data and Analytics teams (ED&A) and Technology division to leverage enterprise data, platforms, and technical capabilities and will serve as a strategic advisor to the Head of CR&DS to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities will be to:

 * Lead horizontal strategies across Credit Management and Decision Sciences, including Credit Abuse, Risk Appetite frameworks and models, Loss Forecasting, and other enterprise-wide risk initiatives. Partner with cross-functional teams, including ED&A, to define business requirements for AI solutions, evaluate external vendors, and identify strategic data sources.
 * Provide business execution leadership for critical cross-functional products and strategic priorities, including PCO (Power Curve) initiatives. Own business requirements, prioritization, implementation readiness, and adoption, partnering closely with Technology and ED&A on model platform capabilities and technical delivery.
 * Manage GCC relationships and governance, including operating model effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and execution oversight.
 * Own the business AI and advanced analytics portfolio across Credit Management and Decision Sciences, driving use case strategy, prioritization, sponsorship, adoption, and value realization. Lead the integration and scaling of GenAI, predictive models, and decisioning capabilities within business processes, leveraging enterprise platforms, data assets, and capabilities provided by ED&A.
 * Business ownership and prioritization of Reimagine-the-Bank (RTB) initiatives to transform credit management and decision sciences processes, ensuring operational excellence and effective collaboration across business and functional teams.
 * Own enterprise bureau relationships, including strategic engagement, partnership management, governance, and optimization of bureau-enabled capabilities, working closely with sourcing team.
 * Serve as the primary Credit Management and Decision Sciences representative for engagement with enterprise partners, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and effective execution across functions.
 * Support the Head of Credit Management and Decision Sciences in defining strategic priorities, translating strategy into execution plans, tracking progress, and providing updates to senior management and executive leadership.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday