Internal AI Innovation Lead

tripactions· Data
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📍 New York, NY💰 USD 173K–384K

About this role

Navan is seeking a highly AI-savvy Internal AI Innovation Lead to drive an AI-first mindset across our workforce. In this role, you will combine deep familiarity with modern AI tools with a product management approach, building the internal AI environments, community, and educational frameworks needed to empower every department.

Your primary goal is to cultivate a network of AI Champions across the company who are fluent in AI and capable of building functional AI proof-of-concept (POC) solutions to solve real business challenges.

What You'll Do

  • Manage AI Environments as Products: Treat our internal AI platforms, tools, and sandboxes as internal products—ensuring high adoption, strong guardrails, and continuous improvements based on user needs.
  • Lead AI Education & Support Plans: Design accessible, high-impact training programs, workshops, and resource hubs that upskill teams—moving employees beyond basic prompts to confident, creative AI adoption.
  • Guide Business-Led POCs: Partner with business units to identify high-value opportunities and help them build, test, and launch fast-turnaround AI proof-of-concept prototypes.
  • Cultivate AI Champions: Build and energize a cross-departmental community of AI advocates. Mentor these champions so they can independently design AI solutions within their own teams.
  • Drive an AI-First Culture: Stay ahead of emerging AI tools and trends, rapidly evaluating new capabilities and demonstrating practical ways to embed AI into everyday operations.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong AI Savviness: Exceptional hands-on fluency with modern AI tools, GenAI platforms, custom agents, and prompt engineering, with the natural ability to spot opportunities for AI automation.
  • Rapid Prototyping Skills: Comfortable using low-code/no-code AI builders, platform features, or lightweight tools to rapidly build and validate working POCs alongside business teams.
  • Internal Product Mindset: Experience treating internal platforms or programs as products, using feedback, iteration, and adoption metrics to refine the user experience.
  • Enablement & Mentorship: Strong track record of designing engaging training, building active employee communities, and teaching non-technical teams how to build with new technology.
  • Change Leadership: Excellent storytelling, facilitation, and communication skills to motivate employees and embed an AI-first culture across the company.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
Pay Range
$172,800—$384,000 USD

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Internal AI Innovation Lead role at tripactions?
The listed salary for this Internal AI Innovation Lead position at tripactions is USD 173K–384K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Internal AI Innovation Lead position at tripactions located?
This Internal AI Innovation Lead role at tripactions is based in New York, NY. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Internal AI Innovation Lead at tripactions belong to?
This Internal AI Innovation Lead position is part of the Data department at tripactions. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Internal AI Innovation Lead position at tripactions?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to tripactions's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Internal AI Innovation Lead job at tripactions posted?
This Internal AI Innovation Lead position at tripactions was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Internal AI Innovation Lead
tripactions · 💰 USD 173K–384K
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