AI Manager
Location
Onsite Position
100 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
HOURS
Full-Time
M-F
The AI Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the bank’s enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) program, including implementation of the approved AI Strategy Framework, governance processes, vendor oversight, user training, and operational execution. This role serves as the primary liaison between the AI Task Force, Information Technology, Information Security, Digital Delivery, Operations, Risk Management, and business units to ensure AI initiatives align with strategic, operational, regulatory, and security objectives.
The position focuses on deploying secure, enterprise-grade AI tools and establishing scalable governance, monitoring, and reporting processes to support responsible AI adoption across the organization. The AI Manager will oversee AI implementation roadmaps, maintain approved AI tool inventories, coordinate vendor evaluations, and monitor AI usage metrics and return on investment (ROI).
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AI Program Management & Strategy Execution- Own and drive execution of the enterprise AI implementation roadmap across all approved phases and initiatives.
- Coordinate AI Task Force meetings, maintain action logs, and track progress on approved AI initiatives.
- Assist executive leadership and business units in identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating AI use cases across operational, compliance, lending, audit, legal, human resources, and technology functions.
- Develop and maintain implementation timelines, success metrics, and ROI reporting frameworks for AI initiatives.
- Coordinate pilot programs, user onboarding, testing activities, and phased enterprise rollouts of approved AI technologies.
- Ensure all AI tools, models, vendors, and use cases comply with approved governance standards, information security requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Partner with Information Security, Risk Management, and Compliance teams to evaluate AI vendors, conduct security reviews, and document approved AI processes.
- Maintain inventories of approved AI tools, users, models, business processes, and related governance documentation.
- Coordinate human-in-the-loop validation processes and assist in establishing testing, monitoring, and model validation procedures for AI-generated outputs.
- Assist with development, maintenance, and communication of AI acceptable use policies, procedures, and employee guidance.
- Manage relationships with AI vendors and model providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and other approved providers.
- Coordinate procurement, onboarding, licensing, and enterprise account administration for AI platforms and related technologies.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and model capabilities for potential business application and strategic fit.
- Partner with Information Technology teams to support deployment and operational management of AI-related infrastructure and integrations.
- Design and deliver AI literacy and user training programs for employees and approved business units.
- Monitor AI platform utilization, adoption metrics, usage trends, blocked activity, and operational effectiveness.
- Present findings, recommendations, and implementation updates to executive leadership, the Information Security Committee, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and enterprise AI deployment concepts.
- Experience managing enterprise technology vendors, SaaS platforms, or technology implementations.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in AI/ML program management, technology project management, digital transformation, or enterprise technology leadership.
- Banking or financial services experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise AI security controls, audit logging, and data loss prevention technologies.
- Knowledge of AI vendor management and enterprise procurement processes.
- Project management certifications such as PMP or PMI-ACP preferred.
- Preferred certifications or training in AI governance, AI ethics, or enterprise AI implementation.
- AI program and project management.
- Strategic and operational thinking.
- Information security and governance awareness.
- Vendor and stakeholder management.
- Executive communication and presentation skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to balance innovation with risk management.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Constant use of computer screens.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk, see or hear.
- Intermittently standing, stooping, bending at the waist, walking, kneeling or crouching.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time during the workday.
- Long periods of typing and repetitive motion.
Hometown service, statewide strength. BancFirst is committed to investing in the future of Oklahoma communities. BancFirst is a $15 billion bank offering personal and commercial products, trust, insurance, and investment services in sixty Oklahoma communities. Employees enjoy excellent benefits and a learning environment that allows them to continuously improve their skills to deliver highly personalized service to customers.
EOE - BancFirst is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is employer‑subsidized with broad coverage that includes some services at full coverage with preferred providers, supporting manageable out‑of‑pocket costs.
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Retirement Support — Employees have access to both a 401(k) with a company match and a broad‑based ESOP with discretionary company contributions, enhancing long‑term total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials highlight generous paid time off and holidays, alongside resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and gym‑membership subsidies.
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