Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Enablement

About Bealls Inc.
If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.

Who We Are

• We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.
• We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.
• We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.
• We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our associates, and our industry partners.
• Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.

Why Join Bealls Inc.

• Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department.

• Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for 110 years We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores

• Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.

• Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job.

• Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

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Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Enablement
Impact On Business
Bealls, Inc. seeks to redefine the retail experience through AI. The VP of AI Enablement will lead enterprise-wide adoption and activation of artificial intelligence, bridging business strategy, guest experiences, data science, and technology operations. This leader will build a repeatable enablement engine to transform experimentation into scaled high-ROI impact across Stores, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Digital.

This opportunity blends retail experience, strategic transformation leadership and hands-on orchestration. It requires a leader who can connect the art of what's possible in AI with the discipline of change management, governance, and measurable business outcomes.

AI Enablement is the connective tissue between innovation and impact. This leader ensures that Bealls Inc. teams, whether at corporate or in stores, understand, trust, and harness AI safely and effectively. The VP of AI Enablement's vision will guide departmental use AI to enhance decisions, enrich associate experiences, and serve guests better every day.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Essential Functions]:
Immediate Impact

• Establish a unified AI intake and prioritization process, integrating governance, security, and value case evaluation; publish the first Bealls quarterly AI Roadmap.
• Deliver 3–5 scaled AI wins (examples: service optimization, assortment planning, workforce forecasting, lease/real-estate insights).
• Stand up AI adoption dashboards and communities of practice, tracking use-case maturity, skill development, and value delivery.
• Work with CFO to create an AI evaluation ROI model
• Work with Security to prioritize identified Risk Framework opportunities. Publish the first quarterly AI Governance Roadmap.
• Operationalize AI training programs by function, extending Bealls Inc. AI skills curriculum into department based, hands-on learning tracks.

Continued Responsibilities

• Lead AI Enablement Engine: Drive the enterprise AI enablement operating rhythm, including the AI Council, quarterly business value reviews, and monthly showcases.
• Drive Change Adoption: Develop and institutionalize playbooks, clinics, and "day-in-the-life" AI patterns that embed new tools into core workstreams.
• Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with company-wide SVPs and business VPs to translate strategic goals into practical AI initiatives aligned with company practices.
• Vendor & Risk Governance: Partner with Security, Privacy, Legal, and Procurement to de-risk AI vendors under the Bealls Inc. AI Policy and Responsible AI framework.
• Measure Impact: Create enterprise-level visibility into adoption, productivity, and value realization through standardized dashboards and quarterly reports.
• Champion Enablement Culture: Foster curiosity, inclusion, and learning through internal showcases, cross-functional communities, and partnerships with academia and retail peers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Attributes

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, including 5+ years leading AI/ML enablement or Centers of Excellence in a multi-unit retail or consumer business.
• Proven success driving AI adoption at scale, from ideation to measurable ROI, across distributed field and corporate teams.
• Deep familiarity with GenAI and classical ML use cases under governance, compliance, and disclosure requirements.
• Strong grasp of AI risk frameworks, model explainability, bias mitigation, and vendor due diligence.
• Skilled in organizational change leadership—able to align diverse stakeholders, influence without authority, and translate technical concepts into business narratives.
• Strong industry presence with deep AI peer relationships
• Adept communicator and network builder with VP-to-SVP executive presence; experienced engaging cross-functional leaders in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with emerging AI agents, vendor-native integrations, and enterprise adoption lifecycle metrics.
• Experience leading AI transformation programs at top retail innovators preferred.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, or Organizational Transformation strongly preferred.
• Passion for helping teams work smarter, faster, and more creatively through ethical and human-centered AI.

When it comes to finding the right fit, we know there is a lot to consider. Our recruiters are here to help you discover the career fit you're looking for. Thank you again for your interest in Bealls Inc. and we look forward to hearing from you

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