Sr Manager Artificial Intelligence CoE Product Enablement

Academy

Katy, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation Systems, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cost Control, Enterprise Architecture, Establish Priorities, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Improvement, Physical Demands, Privacy Controls, Product Management, Product Planning, Productivity Management, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Management, Security Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Use Cases
LOCATION
Katy, TX
POSTED
Today
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Job Description

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Microsoft AI, Azure, Power Platform, or Copilot Studio certification

Trainingin responsible AI, data governance, product management, agile delivery, or enterprise architecture

Experience

8-10+ years in AI, enterprise platforms, data, automation, software delivery, or digital transformation

2+ years of hands-on experience building AI agents, automations, copilots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, or AI-enabled workflow tools

3–5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams

Experience leading enterprise-scale AI or technology initiatives across multiple business units

Experience influencing senior leaders and working within executive-sponsored programs

Experience with Microsoft AI tools including Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Graph

Experience working in a governed enterprise environment with Architecture, Security, Legal, Compliance, Data, and business stakeholders

Experience owning or contributing to enterprise governance frameworks or operating models

Experience standing up a CoE, platform team, product function, or internal product operating model

Retail or multi-site experience strongly preferred

Skills

Translate business problems into AI opportunities, solution requirements, and adoption plans

Manage product intake, roadmap prioritization, enablement planning, pilot execution, adoption, and value tracking

Define enterprise AI strategy, operating models, and adoption frameworks

Apply knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Power Platform, and enterprise data sources

Apply sound judgment on responsible AI, data privacy, access controls, prompt security, and cost management

Communicate effectively with and influence senior and executive stakeholders

Responsibilities

Own AI CoE product intake, roadmap prioritization, enablement planning, pilot execution, adoption, and value tracking

Lead AI CoE initiatives at enterprise scale across multiple business units

Define and own the AI CoE operating model including governance, intake, and platform reuse

Partner with business and senior leadership to identify AI use cases tied to productivity, operational improvement, risk reduction, and decision-making

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on AI enablement, investment prioritization, and governance

Guide design and rollout of AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft AI platforms and enterprise data sources

Determine optimal delivery path across native platforms, CoE-built solutions, architecture support, and third-party tools

Partner with Architecture, Security, Legal, and Data teams to ensure solutions are secure, governed, and supportable

Establish guardrails for data privacy, access controls, prompt security, cost management, and responsible AI use

Define enterprise-level success measures including adoption, productivity impact, cycle-time reduction, and ROI

Build and scale repeatable enablement patterns, intake templates, adoption playbooks, and governance mechanisms

Manage relationships with strategic partners supporting AI platform and delivery

Lead and develop team members

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior

Regular in-office attendance is required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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