Job DescriptionJob Description
We are seeking an experienced AI Manager to lead the delivery of AI and automation initiatives across the organization. This role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that AI-driven solutions are effectively defined, delivered, and scaled to achieve measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong business analysis, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills with an understanding of AI, data, and automation technologies. The AI manager will design and develop scalable solutions using AI tools and machine learning models. Leads a team that is responsible for the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems. Monitors the development and execution of performance tests on AI systems that measure their efficiency in handling large amounts of data, complex algorithms, and processing speeds to ensure optimal performance.
This role is critical to ensure that AI initiatives move beyond experimentation into scalable, value-driven solutions by combining disciplined project management with strong cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Project & Program Management
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives from concept through deployment and scalingDefine scope, timelines, milestones, and success criteria for projects and proof-of-concepts (POCs)Manage project plans, dependencies, risks, and issue resolutionEnsure delivery aligns with organizational priorities and strategic objectivesDirectly manage 3-5 AI Analysts ensuring they are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. This includes setting performance targets, monitoring progress, encouraging collaboration, open communication, and providing regular feedback to team members.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, AI/technical teams, and external partnersCoordinate efforts across subject matter experts, data engineers, AI engineers, and vendorsDrive alignment on requirements, priorities, timelines, and deliverablesEnsure clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders
Business Analysis & Requirements Definition
Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements for AI and automation use casesTranslate business needs into clear functional and technical specificationsSupport solution design by ensuring alignment with business processes and expected outcomes
POC Execution & Delivery Governance
Lead structured rapid POC cycles (design → build → test → validate)Ensure active business participation and timely decision-making during executionMeasure outcomes against defined success criteriaFacilitate transition of successful POCs into production-ready solutions
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholdersFacilitate governance meetings and decision forumsEnsure transparency around progress, risks, and expected value realization
Value Realization & Continuous Improvement
Partner with business teams to define and track KPIs and ROI for AI initiativesIdentify opportunities to optimize and scale deployed solutionsIncorporate lessons learned into future initiatives and delivery processes
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, qualifications, and experience5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, or Program ManagementExperience working with AI, data analytics, or automation solutionsProven experience delivering cross-functional
technology initiativesStrong ability to translate business needs into technical requirementsExperience managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritiesExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skillsManagement/supervisory experience
Preferred Qualification
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologiesExperience coordinating with external vendors or
technology partnersUnderstanding of enterprise systems integration (ERP, WMS, finance, or similar platforms)PMP, CBAP, or equivalent certification
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and execution disciplineAbility to operate across business and technical domainsStructured problem-solving and analytical thinkingStakeholder influence without direct authorityAdaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments
Success Measures
Timely delivery of AI initiatives within scope and objectivesEffective coordination across business and technical teamsSuccessful transition of POCs into production solutionsMeasurable business impact (efficiency, cost reduction, or revenue enablement)Strong stakeholder satisfaction and adoption
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional, open office environment with frequent interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and smartphones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written), converse with, and exchange information with others. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally move between their workspace and office machinery. The person in this position must operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine, printer, calculator; pull/retrieve/file documents in a filing cabinet. Must spend long hours in intense concentration. May need to position oneself to move between tight, high, or low spaces. In addition, this position requires the ability to occasionally move throughout a warehouse environment, including standing and walking for extended periods. Seeing abilities required by this job include detecting/identifying/recognizing/inspecting objects close to the employee, within a distance, peripherally, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
CONECTIV IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We comply with all Federal, State and Local law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, additional hours as needed
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