AI is moving fast at Cirrus Logic — across IT, Engineering, PMO, and beyond. This role sits at the center of that momentum, with the opportunity to shape how we adopt AI thoughtfully, build the skills of our people, and ensure IT is a strategic partner in the company's AI journey.
We're looking for an experienced manager to lead AI program strategy and execution within the Information Technology organization. In this role, you'll own the IT AI roadmap, drive adoption across the company, and serve as the primary connector between IT and the many teams across Cirrus Logic exploring and building with AI.
This is a high-visibility, cross-functional leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable setting strategy, rolling up their sleeves to design solutions and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level. You'll bring structure and momentum to a fast-moving space while keeping people informed, enabled, and aligned.
Key Responsibilities"
- Own and manage the IT AI program portfolio, including tracking initiatives, dependencies, risks, and outcomes
- Define and maintain the IT AI roadmap in alignment with broader company strategy and priorities
- Establish governance practices, intake processes, and decision frameworks for AI initiatives within IT
- Monitor AI tool usage, adoption metrics, and ROI to inform investment decisions and program direction
- Follow industry trends in AI innovation and advanced use cases and incorporate new innovations into our AI initiatives.
- Collaborate with Learning and Development team to design and deliver AI training programs for employees at all levels — from AI 101 to role-specific, advanced use case workshops
- Develop scalable enablement materials, playbooks, and best practices that help employees get real value from AI tools
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating AI tools, helping them identify the right approach for their needs
- Champion responsible AI use in alignment with Cirrus Logic's AI Technology Usage Policy
- Lead IT-owned AI initiatives from concept through delivery, coordinating resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
- Partner with IT leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities across IT functions and in support of business strategy and objectives
- Evaluate new AI tools and platforms, leading proof-of-concept efforts and translating findings into actionable recommendations
- Ensure AI initiatives are well-scoped, properly resourced, and deliver measurable outcomes
- Manage resources within IT and cross-functionally to execute on the strategy and objectives. Long term opportunity to build and develop a team of AI professionals.
- Serve as IT's primary liaison to AI initiatives happening across the organization — including Engineering, PMO, HR, and other business functions
- Facilitate regular communication and coordination across teams to reduce duplication, share learnings, and align on shared infrastructure or tooling
- Represent IT in company-wide AI working groups, steering committees, and leadership forums
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their AI needs and connect them with the right IT resources or solutions
Program Oversight
User Enablement & Training
AI Initiative Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Requirements, Skills, Abilities:
- 7+ years of experience in IT, program management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a management or lead role
- Demonstrated experience managing technology programs or initiatives, ideally in an enterprise environment
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, enterprise AI tools, and the practical realities of AI adoption at scale
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective training and enablement programs for diverse audiences
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa
- Experience working cross-functionally across IT, Engineering, and business teams
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity in a fast-moving space
- Experience with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Glean, Claude Cowork, OpenAI, or similar)
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, cybersecurity and data privacy considerations
- Background in change management or organizational enablement
- Experience with project/program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
- PMP, Agile, or similar certification a plus
- Prior experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry
What We Do
Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!
Why Work With Us
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
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