AI Strategy Lead

M

Manifest Solutions

AI Strategy Lead

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an AI Strategy Lead for a position in Columbus, OH.

    • Develop and maintain the company’s AI strategy, aligned with overall business objectives.
    • Identify high-value opportunities where AI can enhance efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage.
    • Evaluate emerging AI trends, tools, and technologies to advise leadership on adoption and investment decisions.
    • Prioritize and oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives across departments.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, warehousing, project management, legal, finance, HR) to ensure successful execution.
    • Define KPIs and success metrics for AI projects and report progress to ELT.
    • Partner with IT teams to ensure the organization has the infrastructure necessary to support scalable AI solutions.
    • Support the development of data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality, ethically sourced, and secure data.
    • Lead the change management efforts required for AI adoption, including developing communication plans, training programs, and documentation.
    • Promote a culture of responsible AI use and ensure teams understand how to leverage AI tools safely and effectively.
    • Work with legal and IT teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
    • Establish and maintain frameworks for evaluating and mitigating risks associated with AI deployments.
    • Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment that delivers results.
    • Managing projects, training employees and monitoring project performance.
    • Uphold organization’s policies and standards, ensuring all regulatory requirements are followed.
    • Collaborate with the ELT in the development and delivery of key operational and continuous improvement activities.
    • Travel to various office locations as required in support of operations.
    • Adherence to standardized work processes and technical documentation standards. ·
    • Complies with company policies and procedures.

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field.
    • 3+ years of experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, product management, consulting, or a similar role.
    • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, trends, and real-world applications.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
    • Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

    Preferred

    • Experience working with data science or machine learning teams.
    • Familiarity with AI governance, data privacy regulations, and responsible-AI frameworks.
    • Track record of delivering AI-driven business outcomes.

    Key Competencies

    • Strategic thinking
    • Business acumen
    • Technical literacy in AI/ML
    • Cross-functional leadership
    • Project and program management
    • Change management
    • Analytical decision-making
    • Ethical and responsible AI mindset