Group AI Enablement Manager

Location: Hybrid in Buffalo, NY; the role can also be based in the UK or Europe, including Tewkesbury, GBR. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Base pay: $130,000–$180,000 per year, or an equivalent benchmark in Europe/UK. Buffalo salary range: $140,000–$180,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is an industrial and aerospace company focused on solving complex technical challenges through engineering, manufacturing, and technology.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the Industrial Group AI roadmap and prioritized portfolio aligned with business and enterprise AI strategy.
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, sales, and other functions to identify AI opportunities, define outcomes, and build business cases.
• Evaluate initiatives by business value, feasibility, risk, and scalability, and track investment, benefits, progress, and risk.
• Lead AI initiatives from concept through production using approved platforms and architectures, with a focus on resilience and reuse across sites and functions.
• Partner with the Corporate AI Enablement Center on governance, standards, architectures, security controls, and responsible AI adoption.
• Design the AI operating model, build and coach the Group AI team, allocate resources, and drive adoption through communications, training, workflow changes, and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in technology delivery, data and analytics, digital transformation, or a related field, including at least three years leading teams or major cross-functional programs.
• Demonstrated experience implementing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions from concept through sustained production use.
• Working knowledge of generative AI, AI agents, machine learning engineering, MLOps, cloud platforms, and modern data platforms, preferably Databricks.
• Ability to develop business cases, quantify expected benefits, prioritize investments, and communicate technical topics in clear business terms.
• Experience leading organizational change and building adoption across functions, sites, or regions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required for the position.

Nice to have

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or another regulated engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, quality, or engineering systems and their embedded AI capabilities.
• Knowledge of data protection, intellectual property, export controls, responsible AI practices, or emerging AI regulation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan in select locations, and flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Respectful, inclusive, family-like culture supported by employee resource groups and shared values.
• Relocation assistance may be available.