Senior Manager – AI Strategy and Operations

Position Summary

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Senior Manager, AI Strategy & Operation role is part of a newly formed AI Transformation Team under the Business Management Organization. This role focuses on leading the strategic planning and end-to-end AI lifecycle execution of business-specific AI use cases to drive company-wide AI transformation. Through these AI projects, this role delivers tangible business results to achieve strategic business objectives, operational efficiency and innovation. This role reports directly to the Director, Head of AI Transformation Team.

Role and Responsibilities

Establish AI Strategy & Governance

• Develop and manage company-wide AI strategic planning and execution roadmaps
• Determine strategic approach for use cases implementation by business area considering budget & resource and set strategic implementation priorities
• Deliver executive leadership reporting to CEO, CFO, and AI Executive Committee
• Present insights, proposals, business cases, and progress updates to C-suite and global stakeholders.  Translate complex technical concepts into actionable decisions, securing buy-in and funding for strategic AI initiatives

Lead AI Use Case Discovery and End-to-End AI Lifecycle Execution

• Identify tangible AI use case opportunities and capture pain points by each business team
• Lead AI use case discovery workshops and weekly AI Crew meetings with business teams
• Lead strategic planning, scoping, design, execution, and tracking of AI use case end-to-end lifecycle including ideation, proof-of-concept, pilot, and scale up
• Conduct data-driven ROI & benefits analysis in planning and conduct KPI analysis post execution
• Identify and mitigate AI project risks and blockers from both internal and external factors
• Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships and engagements with technical vendors, consulting firms, automation providers, and ensure quality project deliverables.  Negotiate contracts, SOWs, performance metrics, and co-innovation pilot programs with vendors
• Manage continuous improvement of implemented AI use cases
• Provide AI security guidance for each use case
• Challenge the status quo in search of new AI-driven processes, ideas, and technology to deliver strategic business objectives

Market Research and Benchmarking

• Proactively search and stay current with emerging AI & ML technologies and industry trends
• Identify opportunities and develop plans for application within the business
• Conduct benchmarking of industry, headquarter, and other subsidiaries to identify and leverage best practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master’s degree is a plus
• 8-12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 6-10+ years of experience with a Master's Degree in AI, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience applying AI/ML, including Generative AI preferred
• Proven experience in leading AI-driven strategy, transformation, and/or adoption projects from concept through deployment, including roadmap creation, cross-functional alignment, data readiness, technical scoping, and enterprise-wide implementation
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics and their application in business processes
• Strong project management skills and experience with AI implementation tools
• Strong analytical abilities to analyze business performance and ROI on AI use case implementation projects
• Strong passion to stay current on the latest AI trends and market & industry insights to apply to AI use case implementation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills to both internal and external clients coupled with exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel capabilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers, across the organization and the senior leadership

• Experience in the technology or management consulting industry
• Proficiency in data analysis & automation tools (e.g. SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, RPA), deep understanding of AI platforms, and/or Python coding knowledge
• Certifications in AI, machine learning, and project management methodologies
• Experience in strategy, consulting, innovation, and/or process creation & redesign
• High-level of confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, and presence that fits a fast-paced, energetic and proactive organization
• Expertise in critical evaluation of complex problems and providing clear and concise recommendations
• Experience leading engagements with the business units and external customers
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results among potentially conflicting stakeholder positions
• Experience defining and managing external partnerships and contracts with technology vendors, consulting firms and solution providers to accelerate AI transformation
• Experience summarizing and presenting analytical work to senior leadership

The salary range for this role is expected to be between [$157,500]and [$194,500]. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

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