What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, Operational Excellence & AI Transformation within our Corpay Payables organization. As the Senior Manager, Operational Excellence & AI Transformation, you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that simplify operations, improve customer experience, accelerate business growth, and unlock the value of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will combine deep operational excellence expertise with a passion for digital transformation, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, AI-enabled process optimization, and organizational change. This individual thrives in ambiguity, influences across organizational boundaries, and delivers sustainable improvements that drive revenue, reduce cost, improve speed to market, and elevate. You will report to the Sr. Director, Operational Excellence and regularly collaborate with Operations, Product Management, Technology, Finance, Sales, and Customer Success to identify opportunities, challenge existing processes, and deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value.
How We Work As a Senior Manager, Operational Excellence & AI Transformation, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Company-issued equipment + remote access
- Formal, hands-on training
Role Responsibilities The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Enterprise Transformation
Lead strategic operational transformation initiatives across multiple business functions.
Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities that improve revenue, reduce costs, improve customer experience, and increase operational scalability.
Serve as an internal consultant, providing recommendations supported by data, financial analysis, and business cases.
Conduct discovery workshops, value stream mapping, and current-state assessments.
Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives focused on eliminating waste, improving quality, and reducing operational complexity.
Establish future-state operating models that enable sustainable growth.
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, intelligent automation, workflow technologies, and digital capabilities to improve operational performance.
Develop business cases supporting AI investments, including expected ROI and productivity improvements.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable solutions.
Champion responsible AI adoption and establish best practices across operational teams. - Operational Readiness & Change Management
Lead operational readiness planning for strategic initiatives.
Develop implementation strategies, communications, training plans, and adoption metrics.
Partner with business leaders to ensure successful deployment and long-term sustainability.
- Analytics & Business Performance
Establish baseline metrics and define measurable success criteria.
Design executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
Analyze operational trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Measure post-implementation results to validate business outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Influence senior leaders without direct authority.
Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions.
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Customer Success, and Sales.
Qualifications & Skills Required - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required).
- Minimum 7 years of experience leading enterprise operational excellence, business transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, or intelligent automation to improve operational performance, enhance productivity, and deliver measurable business outcomes is required.
- Experience with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, or similar) and the ability to identify and implement AI use cases within business operations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation.
- Experience delivering measurable business outcomes including cost reduction, revenue acceleration, productivity improvements, or customer experience enhancements.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience building business cases supported by financial analysis and operational metrics.
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Skills Required experience with one or more of the following:
- Generative AI (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
- AI-assisted business process redesign
- Intelligent workflow automation
- Digital transformation initiatives
Preferred experience:
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Workflow automation platforms
- Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree (MBA or related field)
- Experience in Financial Services, Payments, SaaS, or FinTech
- Knowledge of Operational Readiness methodologies
- Experience with customer experience transformation initiatives
Benefits & Perks - Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
- Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
- Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
- Robust PTO including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and volunteer time
- Employee discounts with major providers (wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
- Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
- Fun culture with company
About Corpay Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.
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