Director of Data & AI, Post Purchase and Innovation

Gap Inc

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San Francisco, CADallas, TX
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61 days ago
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Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children

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TL;DR · Director of Data & AI, Post Purchase and Innovation

The Director of Data & AI - Post Purchase and Innovation will lead the data and AI strategy for the Post-Purchase and Innovation ecosystem. This role functions as a General Manager, overseeing fulfillment, returns, call center operations, and marketplace partnerships like social selling and wholesale. You will define the long-term roadmap, prioritize technology investments, and lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts, and data product managers. Daily responsibilities include driving experimentation, designing scalable algorithms, and translating business challenges into actionable initiatives. You must possess a strong foundation in Python and SQL to guide technical direction. The role focuses on using data-driven insights to optimize existing platforms, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the customer experience across various retail and marketplace environments.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the data and AI strategy for Post-Purchase and Innovation to align with company priorities.
  • Influence executive technology investment decisions and long-term roadmap planning.
  • Optimize existing platforms across Fulfillment, Returns, and Customer Support using data-driven insights.
  • Hire, lead, and coach a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts, and data product managers.
  • Design and lead experimentation frameworks and testing strategies to drive a test-and-learn mindset.
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and explainable algorithms and models.
  • Translate complex business challenges into actionable data initiatives for non-technical partners.
  • Present data insights and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience leading data and/or data science teams.
  • Experience in fulfillment, returns, or innovation-driven environments.
  • Strong hands-on foundation in Python and SQL.
  • Ability to guide technical direction for data and AI initiatives.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influence skills.
  • Track record of building teams and delivering business outcomes through data.
  • Retail or marketplace experience (preferred).

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