Senior Manager, AI Transformation

HackerOne is a global leader in offensive security solutions. Our HackerOne Platform combines AI with the ingenuity of the largest community of security researchers to find and fix security, privacy, and AI vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. The platform offers bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure, pentesting, AI red teaming, and code security. We are trusted by industry leaders like Amazon, Anthropic, Crypto.com, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and the U.S. Department of Defense. HackerOne was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023 and a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals in 2024.

HackerOne is at a pivotal inflection point in the security industry. Offensive security is no longer optional – it is the standard for forward-thinking companies that want to build trust and resilience in a world where AI-driven innovation and adversaries are moving faster than ever. With the industry shifting, HackerOne stands apart: we combine the ingenuity of the largest security research community with a best-in-class AI-powered platform, trusted by the world’s top organizations.

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Senior Manager, AI Transformation

Remote Location: Seattle, WA; or Washington, DC

Position Summary

HackerOne is seeking a Senior Manager to help lead AI Transformation initiatives on our Enterprise Data & AI team. This role will focus on shaping and executing our AI and SaaS strategies, ensuring they align with business priorities and drive measurable impact.

You will partner with leadership to translate vision into actionable plans, manage high-value AI/SaaS initiatives, and enable adoption across the business. This role is ideal for someone who can think strategically, operate hands-on, and connect technology solutions to real business outcomes.

The HackerOne Enterprise Data & AI team democratizes source of truth information, transformative insights, and AI tooling and infrastructure to power enhanced decision-making, autonomous execution, and mission-aligned scale.

The future is one where every Hackeronie is a catalyst for positive change, advancing data-driven, AI-powered, human-led innovation while fostering our culture of transparency, collaboration, and customer obsession.

At HackerOne, we embrace a Flexible Work approach that gives us the freedom to do our best work while also fostering the connections and community that make us stronger. Reflecting this philosophy, this is a remote role targeted for candidates within ~50 miles of Seattle, WA or Washington, DC. We believe this balance of proximity and flexibility gives Hackeronies the chance to occasionally come together – fostering collaboration, connection, and in-person moments that enrich our culture – while still preserving the benefits of remote work.

What You Will Do

• Program Leadership – Manage AI Transformation initiatives, contributing to the strategy and roadmap in alignment with company priorities. Translate high-level goals into clear project plans and execution milestones.

• Scaling with AI – Identify and lead initiatives that use AI agents and automation to streamline repeatable work, while enabling teams to focus on strategic, creative, and high-impact activities.

• AI & SaaS Operations – Oversee delivery of AI and SaaS solutions in partnership with internal teams and external vendors. Support adoption through clear communication, enablement, and change management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Build strong relationships across functions to ensure AI and SaaS capabilities are effectively integrated into workflows, driving measurable business outcomes.

• Team Development – Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, Business Applications, Engineering, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading and managing teams, including global and distributed teams.

• Experience driving AI and automation initiatives and managing AI and SaaS portfolios.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving operational efficiency through technology.

• Demonstrated project management, change management, and business transformation experience, ideally in a fast-paced or pre-IPO environment.

• Proven track record of driving innovation, adopting emerging technologies, and implementing industry best practices.

• Passion for working backwards from the Customer and empathy for business stakeholders.

• Thrive on solving ambiguous problem statements in an early-stage environment.

• Excellent communication skills, and can present data-driven narratives in verbal, presentation, and written formats.

• Experience shaping strategic vision and roadmaps for AI and SaaS.

• Experience working with Agile and iterative development processes.

Compensation Bands:
Seattle and DC areas

$148K – $185K • Offers Equity

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Job Benefits:

• Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance*

• Equity stock options

• Retirement plans

• Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Leaves of absence (including caregiver leave and leave under CO's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Work Stipend

*Eligibility may differ by country

We're committed to building a global team! For certain roles outside the United States, U.K., and the Netherlands, we partner with Remote.com as our Employer of Record (EOR).

Visa/work permit sponsorship is not available.

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