AI Integration Manager

This role will partner with leaders and employees from all departments to evaluate business processes, identify opportunities for automation and efficiency, and implement AI-powered tools that improve productivity, decision-making, customer service, and operational performance. The AI Implementation Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and optimizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions across the organization to facilitate the adoption of automation and AI-driven improvements.

AI INTEGRATION MANAGERDirect HireWixom, MI$120-130k plus annual bonus potential
This position requires collaboration across multiple locations and includes periodic travel to company facilities as needed. Locations are Wisconsin, Montreal, California  Must have a passport. 
Our client brings together multiple companies with a shared commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and customer success in the thermal processing industry. As part of the global entity, our client delivers comprehensive solutions ranging from industrial furnace systems and process controls to heat treating services, serving manufacturers across North America and around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The AI Implementation Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and optimizing  Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions across the organization to facilitate the adoption of automation and AI-driven improvements. This role will partner with leaders and employees from all departments to evaluate business processes, identify opportunities for automation and efficiency, and implement AI-powered tools that improve productivity, decision-making, customer service, and operational performance. This position requires collaboration across multiple locations and includes periodic travel to company facilities as needed.

• Develop and execute the organization's AI adoption and implementation roadmap.
• Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities where AI can improve
   efficiency, quality, accuracy, IT security, or cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders to understand operational challenges and recommend AI-driven solutions. 
• Assist the company to prioritize solution initiatives considering overall impact and ease of
   implementation. 
• Develop use cases and measure ROI, productivity improvements, and efficiency gains resulting from AI initiatives. 
• Ensure adherence to corporate AI guidelines, make recommendations to improve AI guidelines, and assist the company to maximize results within the permitted framework. 
• Research, evaluate, and implement AI technologies, platforms, and applications aligned with business objectives. 
• Lead approved pilot programs and manage AI implementation projects from concept through deployment. 
• Monitor AI performance and continuously improve implemented solutions. 
• Analyze workflows across departments, including Human Resources, Finance, Operations,
   Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and IT.
   Design AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, and digital workflows that streamline
   operations. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects based on business impact and feasibility. 
• Document AI solutions implemented to ensure continuity of institutional knowledge amongst users and management. 
• Develop and deliver AI training programs for employees at all organizational levels. Create AI user guides, standard operating procedures, and best practices. 
• Promote responsible AI usage and support adoption efforts throughout the organization. 
• Serve as a resource for employees seeking to leverage AI tools in their daily work. 
• Facilitate workshops and presentations to educate employees on emerging AI technologies. 
• Partner with IT, HR, and leadership teams to ensure AI solutions comply with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements. 
• Build strong partnerships with managers and employees across all business functions. 
• Support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Engineering, Organizational Development, or related field required, or equivalent professional experience. 
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business process improvement, technology implementation, project management, AI, automation, digital transformation, or related fields.  
• Experience implementing AI tools, workflow automation, or enterprise software solutions required. 
• Experience leading training initiatives and organizational change efforts preferred. 
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred. 
• Ability to identify business challenges and translate them into practical AI solutions. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Creative thinker 
• Ability to train and coach employees with varying levels of technical expertise. 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and other AI enabled business applications. 
• This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These laws govern the handling of certain defense-related and commercial technologies.
  
   

To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by
 federal law, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card
 holders), refugees, or asylees.