AI Operations & Transformation Lead at Varicent

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Sales Performance ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 6–10 years in operations, program management, automation, or enablement
  • Experience with workflow/automation platforms (Make, Zapier, Retool, Relevance) or system integration
  • Familiarity with data tools (SQL, Excel) and APIs; basic coding knowledge (Python/JavaScript) a plus but not required
  • Strong technical curiosity — energized by exploring new AI tools, experimenting, and finding ways to apply them to real business problems
  • Able to translate between business and technical audiences; strong documentation and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage tec (technical teams/projects, inferred from context)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify, scope, and document AI use cases
  • Design, test, and iterate AI-powered workflows and automation agents (using platforms like Relevance, Make, Retool, Zapier, or custom builds)
  • Maintain clear documentation of workflows, logic, and dependencies for scale and handover
  • Monitor adoption and performance; troubleshoot and optimize through feedback loops
  • Stay curious about the evolving AI/automation landscape
  • Identify new tools, platforms, or methods that could accelerate efficiency or transformation at Varicent
  • Run pilots and recommend technologies that best fit business needs
  • Maintain and prioritize an AI/automation backlog based on ROI and impact
  • Translate business needs into structured requirements for Dev team
  • Track progress, adoption, and ROI; report outcomes to CE and Ops Council
  • Manage 2 Developers dedicated to AI/automation projects
  • Set priorities, allocate tasks, and ensure timely delivery of solutions
  • Encourage experimentation, scrappiness, and a learning mindset
  • Act as internal evangelist for AI and automation
  • Educate teams on how workflows support their goals; provide enablement and playbooks
  • Partner with functional “AI champions” across GTM, Finance, Ops, and HR to scale adoption
  • Lead initiatives where AI unlocks step-change efficiency (e.g., GTM automation, reporting, compliance)
  • Collaborate with IT, Ops, and Finance on system redesigns leveraging GenAI

Skills

GenAI
Automation
No-code Platforms
Low-code Platforms
AI Workflows
Workflow Design
AI Use Cases
Project Management
Technical Fluency

Varicent

SaaS solutions for revenue growth management

About Varicent

Varicent provides software solutions that help businesses improve their revenue growth. Their products allow companies to create effective territory and quota plans, streamline their revenue operations, and design incentive programs that motivate sales teams. Varicent's software works by offering tools that enable users to analyze data and make informed decisions about their sales strategies. What sets Varicent apart from its competitors is its focus on the specific needs of revenue leaders, ensuring that their solutions are tailored to help clients achieve their growth goals. The main aim of Varicent is to empower businesses to optimize their sales performance and revenue management processes through data-driven insights.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$34MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Generative AI-based Assistants may face data privacy and security challenges.
Strategic investment may increase pressure for rapid growth, straining resources.
Acquisition of Concert Finance may present integration challenges.

Differentiation

Varicent's Generative AI-based Assistants enhance sales planning and data transformation.
Strategic investment enables Varicent to accelerate AI-driven capabilities and market position.
Recognition in The Forrester Wave™ highlights Varicent's leadership in the SPM sector.

Upsides

Generative AI-based Assistants provide a competitive edge in the SPM market.
Strategic investment supports rapid development of AI-driven capabilities.
Acquisition of Concert Finance expands Varicent's commissions software capabilities.

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