Gap Inc. Senior Strategy Manager - AI & Employee Enablement

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

The Office of AI at Gap Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, AI Strategy & Enterprise Enablement to shape and scale the enterprise AI capabilities and employee-facing tools that enable tens of thousands of employees across Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta to work smarter, faster, and more creatively.

In this role, you will define the strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled platforms, enterprise systems, and productivity experiences that support teams across merchandising, supply chain, marketing, store operations, finance, HR, and more. The work spans employee touch points from onboarding and learning to career growth and day-to-day productivity. You'll partner closely with senior leaders across technology, data, product, HR, and business operations to identify high-impact opportunities, guide multi-team pilots, and drive enterprise-wide adoption of new AI capabilities.

This role sits at the center of enterprise transformation, focused on building the AI foundation and experiences that unlock operational excellence, engagement, and innovation from within. This role is a hybrid Product Manager, Strategist and Technologist.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the enterprise teams to deliver the strategy, prioritization, and roadmap for AI driven enterprise enablement, spanning employee-facing tools and enterprise platform capabilities across all Gap Inc. brands and functions.
• Lead efforts across enterprise platforms and productivity tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, intelligent search, Workday, and many more systems and tools.
• Evaluate and prioritize enabling technologies (e.g., GenAI services, workflow automation, enterprise search, data integration/orchestration platforms) for integration into employee workflows and core systems.
• Identify high-impact opportunities to enhance employee experience and productivity through automation, personalization, and intelligent insights.
• Partner with HR, Technology, Data, Product, and Business Operations to embed AI into key workflows and employee touchpoints; reducing friction and improving usability across distributed teams (corporate, distribution centers, and stores).
• Guide cross-functional pilot programs from opportunity framing to execution to enterprise scaling; ensuring clear objectives, KPIs, adoption plans, and measurable impact.
• Oversee a portfolio of test-and-learn initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution, risk management, and continuity from pilot to operationalization.
• Conduct build vs. buy analysis across use cases, evaluating first party and partner technology solutions; ensure alignment with data governance and security principles.
• Develop business cases, investment recommendations, ROI narratives, and executive-level communications that articulate platform value and enterprise impact; share success stories that demonstrate tangible outcomes.
• Champion responsible, human-centered, inclusive AI enablement that supports diverse employee needs and promotes intuitive adoption.

Who You Are

• 8-12+ years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise platforms, digital/employee enablement, AI enablement, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems and how platform capabilities drive organizational efficiency and scale.
• Strong understanding of HR tech ecosystems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, internal communications tools) and how AI can enhance them.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-stakeholder initiatives bridging technology, data, business operations, and employee experience.
• Experience identifying, shaping, and delivering enterprise platforms or internal tools for large, diverse user groups.
• Skilled in strategic planning, Agile delivery, portfolio management, stakeholder alignment, and business case development.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex AI and technical concepts into clear business value for senior and executive audiences.
• Passionate about empowering employees through technology and enabling responsible AI-driven transformation and equitable, accessible experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GenAI platforms, enterprise assistants, and intelligent search architectures (e.g., RAG systems, LLMs, decision-support tools, document automation).
• Experience designing or implementing AI use cases in HR, employee experience, or internal productivity contexts.
• Experience with platform services, enterprise SaaS integrations, or internal tooling ecosystems.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and presentation abilities.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and enabling adoption across varied employee populations.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $169,200 - $220,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.