IT Manager, AI Programs (AI)

TL;DR

IT Manager, AI Programs (AI): Own and manage the IT AI program portfolio, roadmap, and adoption across the company with an accent on governance, user enablement, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on designing training programs, evaluating AI tools, leading initiatives from concept to delivery, and aligning IT with business AI strategies.

Location: Austin, Texas / Hybrid

Company

High-tech semiconductor company advancing AI across IT, engineering, and beyond.

What you will do

• Own the IT AI program portfolio, roadmap, governance, and metrics tracking.
• Design and deliver AI training programs and enablement materials for all levels.
• Lead IT-owned AI initiatives, evaluate tools, and ensure measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as IT liaison to engineering, PMO, HR, and business teams.
• Monitor AI trends and facilitate company-wide coordination to avoid duplication.

Requirements

• 7+ years in IT/program management, 3+ years in management/lead role
• Experience managing tech programs in enterprise environments
• Strong AI/ML knowledge and practical AI adoption experience
• Proven training/enablement program design and delivery
• Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management
• Comfort in ambiguity, driving clarity in fast-paced settings

Nice to have

• Enterprise AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Glean, or OpenAI
• AI governance, responsible AI, cybersecurity, data privacy
• Change management or organizational enablement background
• Project tools like Jira or Smartsheet; PMP/Agile certification
• Semiconductor or high-tech industry experience