Director, AI-Native Business Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Director, AI-Native Business Operations (AI): Redesigning core operating processes into AI-native workflows operated by agents with an accent on budgeting, resource allocation, and planning cycles. Focus on building hands-on AI agents and integrations to replace manual spreadsheet-based processes and improve decision quality.

Location: Hybrid in San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $196,350 - $292,600

Company

hirify.global leads in intelligent data infrastructure, delivering unified storage and integrated data services for AI and multicloud environments.

What you will do

• Lead the redesign of core operating processes, including budgeting, headcount management, and planning cycles, converting them into AI-native workflows.
• Hands-on design, build, and deploy AI agents and integrations using tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
• Re-architect budgeting and funding levers to optimize AI investments and senior hiring capacity.
• Automate executive business reviews and establish a single source of truth for cost, capacity, and portfolio data.
• Define governance, audit trails, and cost controls for AI-driven workflows in partnership with Finance and Legal.
• Manage a cross-functional team of engineers, operations managers, and program managers to land the new operating model.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of related professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, or financial planning.
• Proven ability to personally build working AI agents and integrations across multiple technology stacks.
• Deep understanding of how product/engineering organizations run, specifically budgeting and resource allocation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams comprising engineering and operations roles.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Cursor and Claude Code.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment designed to balance professional ambition with personal life.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Life Insurance, and Retirement/Pension plans.
• Performance-based incentives and employee stock purchase plans (RSUs).
• Culture that rewards initiative, impact, and ownership.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.