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# Director, Enterprise AI Operations at Forbes

- **Company:** Forbes
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2026-06-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes/jobs/6099433004

## Job description

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

Forbes is seeking a Director, Enterprise AI Operations to lead the design and execution of AI operations across Forbes. This is an internal-facing role focused on transforming how teams operate, not building external AI products. This is not a traditional product role, and it is not an AI experimentation role. We are not looking to explore AI. We are looking to operationalize it across the company. This role is for a leader who has successfully driven operational transformation at scale and knows how to move organizations from ideas to adoption, and from tools to sustained behavioral change. Working closely with executive leadership, this person will help execute Forbes’s enterprise AI enablement & operational strategy by embedding AI into the core workflows that power Editorial, Audience, Revenue, and internal operations.

You will be responsible for operationalizing a focused set of high-impact initiatives that integrate AI into day-to-day workflows and drive measurable business outcomes. Success in this role is not defined by experimentation or feature delivery, but by adoption, operational efficiency, improved decision-making, and measurable organizational impact. This role will partner cross-functionally across Product, Technology, Editorial, Revenue, Audience, Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure AI becomes a sustainable operating layer across the business. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on execution, enablement, governance, and organizational transformation.

Responsibilities:

- AI Operations & Execution
- Execute and operationalize Forbes's internal AI roadmap in partnership with executive leadership.
- Drive implementation of a focused set of high-impact AI initiatives that materially improve workflows and business outcomes.
- Translate strategic priorities into scalable operational programs, processes, and execution plans.
- Ensure AI capabilities are embedded into existing workflows and systems rather than operating as parallel or optional tools.
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to support the successful deployment and integration of AI capabilities across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Enablement & Change Management
- Lead enterprise-wide AI adoption efforts across Editorial, Audience Development, Consumer Revenue, Advertising, and corporate functions.
- Build and scale repeatable enablement systems, training programs, and operational playbooks that drive sustained behavioral change.
- Own change management processes end-to-end, proactively identifying resistance points, gathering feedback, and partnering with department leaders to improve adoption.
- Build and manage an internal AI community of practice to share knowledge, best practices, and workflow innovations across teams.
- Partner with HR and organizational leadership to support workforce readiness and AI literacy initiatives.
- Governance & Operational Discipline
- Support AI governance efforts in partnership with Product, Legal, Editorial Standards, Security, and Privacy teams.
- Help establish operational standards and processes for responsible AI usage, including sourcing, attribution, disclosure, and approved use cases.
- Assist in rationalizing Forbes's AI tooling ecosystem by evaluating usage, overlap, adoption, and business value.
- Partner with leadership on vendor evaluations, implementation planning, and operational rollout of AI tools and platforms.
- Monitor operational and reputational risks associated with AI adoption and escalate concerns proactively.
- Measurement & Business Impact
- Build and maintain operational reporting frameworks and dashboards that track AI adoption, workflow efficiency, time savings, output quality, and business impact.
- Define and measure success based on organizational adoption and measurable operational outcomes.
- Partner with leadership to assess ROI and effectiveness of AI initiatives across teams and workflows.
- Support budget and vendor management processes with a focus on operational efficiency and measurable value creation.
- Communication & Leadership
- Communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders regarding initiative progress, adoption metrics, operational challenges, and business impact.
- Serve as the operational lead for enterprise AI transformation initiatives across the company.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on execution, enablement, and operational excellence.
- Foster strong cross-functional alignment while maintaining focus on organizational outcomes and execution discipline.

The Ideal Candidate:

- 8–12+ years of experience in transformation, operations, product, platform, or program leadership roles.
- Proven track record in building and scaling AI operations functions or enterprise operational programs that changed how teams work.
- Strong change management experience, including driving adoption across large, diverse, and sometimes resistant organizations.
- Experience defining and managing operational standards, workflows, and governance frameworks at scale.
- Experience executing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-visibility environments with evolving priorities.
- Strong operational and execution instincts, with the ability to translate strategic direction into scalable implementation plans.
- Experience building or scaling internal systems, workflows, enablement programs, or operational platforms.
- Exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to operational workflows, with sharp instincts for where they create value and where they don't.
- Data-driven mindset with experience measuring operational impact and adoption outcomes.
- Fluency in translating complex initiatives into clear operational direction and organizational alignment.
- Comfortable serving as a force multiplier for executive leadership by helping operationalize and scale strategic initiatives across the organization.
- Background in consulting, internal strategy, change management, or operational excellence functions within scaled organizations.
- Experience in digital media, publishing, or content-driven businesses.
- Experience leading enterprise workflow or large-scale operational transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with personalization systems, content operations, or audience growth mechanics.
- Experience operationalizing AI platforms such as OpenAI, Vertex AI, or similar.
- Experience partnering with Legal, Privacy, Security, or Compliance teams on technology initiatives.
- Experience managing or rationalizing complex SaaS or AI tooling environments.

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $195,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

## #LI-PM1

#LI-Remote This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

[Staff and Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.forbes.com/privacy/staff_applicant/) [Notice of E-Verify Participation](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/e-verify-participation/)

## About Forbes

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Forbes is an American business magazine and digital media brand that provides journalism, rankings, and live events focused on finance, industry, investing, entrepreneurship, and success.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014)
- **Headquarters**: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1917
- **Founders**: B. C. Forbes

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Media and Publishing (business magazine, digital content, events)
- **Target Customers**: B2C (readers, subscribers) and B2B (advertisers, partners, event attendees); audience includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth individuals
- **Mission Statement**: “Forbes gives people the knowledge, resources, inspiration, and connections they need to achieve success.” [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)

## Products & Services
- **Forbes Magazine (Print & Digital)**: Twice-quarterly business magazine covering finance, industry, investing, marketing, technology, science, politics, and law. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Forbes.com**: Digital platform featuring original journalism, a contributor network of 2,500+ freelancers, and the BrandVoice content marketing program. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Forbes Lists & Rankings**: Signature lists such as Forbes 400, Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes Global 2000, World’s Billionaires, World’s Most Powerful People, and America’s Wealthiest Celebrities. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **ForbesLive**: Signature live events that convene influential communities (e.g., Power Women’s Summit, Forbes Under 30 Summit). [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **ForbesBLK**: Global platform spotlighting Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders; includes content and networking events. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **ForbesWomen**: Community and editorial platform celebrating female leaders, featuring the World’s Most Powerful Women list and the 50 Over 50 list. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Forbes EQ (Equity Quotient)**: BrandVoice platform for underrepresented groups to share stories and expertise. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Licensed Local Editions**: 49 editions in 81 countries, produced under license. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (Forbes attempted a SPAC merger in 2021 at a $630 million valuation but later canceled; current valuation undisclosed)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $165 million in 2021 (34% year-over-year growth, with consumer business up 83%). [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Integrated Whale Media Investments (owner); BrandVoice partners (advertisers); ForbesLive event sponsors; licensed edition partners globally.
- **Growth Signals**: Monthly brand reach of 140 million people; 49 licensed editions in 81 countries; return to profitability in 2021; continued hiring for roles such as Senior Manager, Compensation, Director, ForbesLive, and Associate Video Producer. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/) [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic Brand Trust**: Over a century of credibility in business journalism; widely recognized lists and rankings drive authority and audience engagement.
- **Contributor Network & BrandVoice**: Scalable content model that attracts a vast contributor base and generates significant digital revenue (>10% from BrandVoice).
- **Global Licensed Editions**: Strong international presence without heavy capital expenditure, enabling localized content and partnerships.
- **Proprietary Data & Rankings**: Exclusive data sets (e.g., billionaire net worth, company valuations) create recurring high-traffic content and thought leadership.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation & Innovation**: Expanding digital revenue through BrandVoice, events, and data-driven products; embracing new technologies and platforms.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Scaling initiatives like ForbesBLK, ForbesWomen, Forbes EQ, and the HBCU Scholars program to attract diverse talent and audiences.
- **Live Events & Community Building**: Growing ForbesLive to deepen connections among influential communities (billionaires, entrepreneurs, creators).
- **Content Expansion**: Continual refresh of editorial lists and new verticals (e.g., Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 50 Over 50) to maintain relevance and engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Forbes emphasizes Boldness, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation as core values – promoting creativity, collaboration, and ethical journalism. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active DEI programs including the Forbes HBCU Scholars Program (paid internship for Black journalism students), ForbesBLK, and ForbesWomen networks.
- **Work Flexibility**: Some roles listed on the careers page are remote eligible (e.g., “United States” as location for positions like Associate Video Producer and List Insights Manager); headquarters roles are in Jersey City, NJ. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)
- **Career Development**: Offers a Forbes Fellowship program for early-career journalists, mentorship opportunities, and clear paths for internal growth.
- **Global Exposure**: Opportunity to work with a brand that reaches 140 million people monthly and partners with 49 international editions.

## Sources
1. [Forbes Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)
2. [Forbes – Who We Are](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
3. [Forbes – Careers at Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/)
4. [Forbes Wikipedia Entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)

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