AI Strategy Lead

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.RequiredBachelor'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.PreferredExperience 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 CompetenciesStrategic thinkingBusiness acumenTechnical literacy in AI/MLCross-functional leadershipProject and program managementChange managementAnalytical decision-makingEthical and responsible AI mindset