Gap Inc. · 6 hours ago
Senior Strategy Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expGap Inc. is a company that bridges gaps in the world through its brands. The Senior Strategy Manager - AI & Store Innovation will lead the exploration and scaling of AI-powered innovations to enhance store operations and customer engagement across its brands.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead AI innovation for stores, identifying opportunities where technologies like computer vision, GenAI, IoT, and edge AI can enhance customer and associate experiences
Design and drive pilot programs that validate emerging use cases—from intelligent fitting rooms to predictive inventory tools—and guide them from concept through scale
Partner cross-functionally with store operations, product, data, and technology teams to align innovation priorities with business and operational goals
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, balancing feasibility, scalability, and enterprise integration
Develop business cases and frameworks to communicate the value of in-store AI innovation to executive and brand leadership
Establish success metrics and ensure learnings from pilots inform enterprise adoption roadmaps
Collaborate with the AI Platform and Consumer Experiences teams to ensure consistent standards and leverage shared tools and models
Qualification
Required
7–12 years of experience in technology innovation, product strategy, or enterprise digital transformation
Strong understanding of modern AI capabilities (GenAI, computer vision, NLP, automation) and how they can be applied to operational or customer-facing contexts
Proven ability to lead 0–1 innovation programs — from concept development to pilot execution to enterprise integration
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, balancing business strategy and technical feasibility
Excellent communicator able to bridge technical detail and business value
Comfortable in ambiguous environments, with a bias toward experimentation and learning
Passionate about human-centered technology and the future of connected retail experiences
Preferred
Experience in enterprise innovation labs, AI product strategy, or emerging technology deployment
Familiarity with store operations, associate enablement tools, or in-store technology ecosystems
Knowledge of Agile practices and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Strong analytical, storytelling, and executive presentation skills
Benefits
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.
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
10001+ employees
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2025 (105)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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