Senior Manager, AI Transformation in Winnipeg

Senior Manager, AI Transformation in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Full-Time On-site
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About Us Have you ever wondered why we rely on harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients to maintain our body’s health? We have. After years of battling on‑and‑off tonsillitis, our founder Carly Stein finally found relief in an ingredient called propolis: a combination of tree and plant resin created by bees to protect the hive. We aren’t just creating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet; we’re creating all‑around cleaner products. Period. We merge modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine can actually work. We believe that today’s most common health problems can be solved with better‑for‑you ingredients found right in nature. We source the highest‑quality, humane ingredients, and we never water them down with artificial extras. We care about the world around us and the people in it. It’s what drives our entire brand. We don’t just care because it’s cool; it's our genuine belief that our products empower you to take your health into your own hands. We’re all better human beings when we feel our best, right?

About Us Have you ever wondered why we rely on harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients to maintain our body’s health? We have. After years of battling on‑and‑off tonsillitis, our founder Carly Stein finally found relief in an ingredient called propolis: a combination of tree and plant resin created by bees to protect the hive. We aren’t just creating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet; we’re creating all‑around cleaner products. Period. We merge modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine can actually work. We believe that today’s most common health problems can be solved with better‑for‑you ingredients found right in nature. We source the highest‑quality, humane ingredients, and we never water them down with artificial extras. We care about the world around us and the people in it. It’s what drives our entire brand. We don’t just care because it’s cool; it's our genuine belief that our products empower you to take your health into your own hands. We’re all better human beings when we feel our best, right?

About The Role As Senior Manager, AI Transformation, you’ll own BKN’s AI strategy and lead how AI shows up in the way we work, from marketing and ecommerce to finance, operations and innovation. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll partner with leaders across the business to identify the highest‑impact opportunities, embed AI into everyday workflows and measure what it delivers. This is an operator role, not a technical build role: we’re looking for someone who brings structure and urgency to a fast‑moving space and turns AI experimentation into consistent, measurable results. The role is remote and open to candidates anywhere in the US or Ontario, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own the AI strategy

Build a clear, prioritized AI strategy and roadmap aligned to BKN's growth and operational goals

Identify high‑impact use cases across marketing, ecommerce, sales, finance, operations and innovation; build business cases and recommend priorities to the ELT

Partner with Finance and IT to set data access, governance and security standards so AI tools use BKN data safely and effectively

Balance quick wins with longer‑term capabilities

Drive cross‑functional execution

Serve as the central program owner for AI initiatives across all functions

Run a structured operating cadence to track initiatives, milestones and dependencies

Partner with functional leaders to align on priorities, owners and timelines

Embed AI into core workflows

Work with teams to design and deploy no‑code/low‑code AI agents that run end‑to‑end processes

Redesign high‑frequency workflows with AI at the center

Standardize AI‑enabled ways of working so teams operate consistently and at scale

Build AI‑enabled processes into standard operating procedures and team KPIs

Translate AI into value and revenue

Apply AI to revenue‑driving channels (DTC, Amazon, retail, marketing and content) to improve conversion, speed to market and customer experience

Identify AI opportunities in product innovation, consumer insights and personalization

Build business cases and proof points that show measurable return

Lead adoption, enablement and change management

Own AI tool selection and use‑case playbooks by function

Partner with People & Culture, who own training delivery, onboarding and BKN's AI usage policy, to build role‑specific enablement

Build on BKN's existing AI champions network, office hours and governance framework

Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement

Measure impact and report outcomes

Define and track success metrics across productivity, performance and revenue impact, e.g., hours saved, cycle‑time reduction, cost savings and adoption rate by team

Build visibility into adoption and ROI across all AI initiatives

Provide regular executive updates on progress, risks and opportunities

Stay ahead of the AI landscape

Monitor AI developments across commerce, marketing, supply chain and finance

Evaluate and manage external tools, platforms and partnerships

Bring forward new opportunities that keep BKN competitive

Provide oversight of data management and security

Audit AI activities and workflows to ensure confidential information is protected

Audit data storage to ensure data integrity

Ensure data is protected to facilitate appropriate and secure access internally and externally

Qualifications

6 to 8+ years in business execution roles (operations, strategy, program management or similar)

2+ years applying AI tools to real business problems; operator mindset preferred over technical builder

Hands‑on fluency with current AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and workflow automation platforms)

Experience in CPG, DTC, retail or ecommerce strongly preferred

Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and change management or adoption programs

Strong process mapping skills

Exceptional program management and stakeholder leadership skills

Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable plans for technical and non‑technical audiences

Success profile

Operates as a business‑first AI leader, focused on outcomes rather than experimentation

Combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Drives alignment and momentum across diverse teams

Holds teams accountable for adoption and results

Brings urgency, structure and clarity to an evolving space

What Success Looks Like (12 To 18 Months)

AI is embedded in core workflows across all departments and key functions

Measurable improvements in revenue‑channel performance and internal efficiency tied to AI initiatives

High, consistent adoption of AI‑enabled processes across teams

A scalable AI operating model that grows with the business

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Equity in the organization

Unlimited Time Off

A fully remote position based in ON, Canada or US

401k/RRSP Match

Career development and growth opportunities

A dynamic and collaborative team environment

The opportunity to make an impact on a mission‑driven brand

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Contact Details:

Beekeeper's Naturals Recruitment Team