AI Adoption Strategist

Innovate Systems; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate Systems in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an Ambassador of AI to identify practical AI opportunities across our companies and coordinate approved ideas from concept to implementation. You will research AI technologies, assess vendors, and manage cross-functional projects with a focus on delivering simple, cost-effective business results.

The role emphasizes hands-on exploration, testing AI tools, and clear communication of recommendations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on use of AI tools and agents with business applications.
• Knowledge of Python or similar scripting; read/write basic scripts.
• Ability to independently research technologies and vendors and communicate recommendations.
• Experience coordinating projects across teams or providers.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Self-directed, persistent, adaptable, and able to challenge established approaches.

Responsibilities

• Identify practical AI opportunities across the company and scope potential projects.
• Track emerging AI products, agents, services, and providers globally; assess viability.
• Experiment with AI tools and agents; run small proofs of concept as needed.
• Coordinate approved projects with business owners, IT, and vendors; monitor progress.
• Assess benefits vs costs and manage risks with appropriate approvals.

Skills

AI tools usage

Python scripting

Vendor research

Project coordination

Strong communication

Self-directed

Tools

APIs

AI coding assistants

Job description

Department: Information Services Reports To: Director of Information Services and Cyber Security

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, curious, and resourceful individual who is passionate about finding practical uses for artificial intelligence across our companies. The Ambassador of AI will proactively discover business opportunities, research AI technologies and vendors worldwide, and coordinate approved projects from idea through implementation and follow-up.

This is an opportunity-focused AI solutions and project coordination role, not a software developer or traditional corporate project manager position. The person must know when AI is useful—and when a simpler approach is better. The role reports directly to the Director of Information Services and Cyber Security and works under the joint direction of both Directors of Information Services and Cyber Security.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Discovery

• Meet with business teams to understand problems and identify practical opportunities for AI.
• Independently explore new AI uses and recommend when AI is—and is not—the right solution.

Research & Vendor Assessment

• Track emerging AI products, agents, service providers, and implementation companies worldwide.
• Compare alternatives, arrange demonstrations, obtain pricing, assess capabilities and limitations, and present concise recommendations.

Hands-On Exploration

• Experiment with AI tools and agents, including small proofs of concept using Python or other scripting and AI coding assistants.
• Recognize when a solution requires experienced developers, outside specialists, or additional support.

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Coordinate approved projects with business owners, IT, and vendors; track decisions, costs, timelines, open items, and next steps.
• Support testing, rollout, user adoption, and the transition to an identified long-term owner or support provider.

Value, Risk & Follow-Through

• Compare expected benefits with initial and ongoing costs and confirm results after implementation.
• Identify security, privacy, operational, and vendor risks; obtain appropriate review and approvals before accessing sensitive data, committing funds, or deploying solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated, hands-on use of AI tools and agents, with a practical understanding of strengths, limitations, and business applications.
• Working knowledge of Python or a comparable scripting language; able to read, write, troubleshoot, and modify basic scripts, including with AI coding assistance.
• Ability to independently research new technologies and vendors, compare costs and tradeoffs, and communicate clear recommendations.
• Experience coordinating projects or deliverables across teams or external providers and following through to completion.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and business judgment; able to explain technical ideas in plain language.
• Self-directed, persistent, adaptable, and comfortable challenging established approaches while taking responsibility for outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience helping introduce an AI solution or technology tool into regular business use.
• Experience testing AI agents, working with APIs, or building small prototypes.
• Experience coordinating vendors or contractors, including international service providers.
• Exposure to finance, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or other business operations.

Education & Experience

No specific degree, certification, or minimum number of years is required. Relevant experience may come from employment, independent projects, startups, consulting, or other demonstrated work. Practical ability, initiative, and results matter more than formal credentials.

Leadership & Decision Authority

The Ambassador reports administratively to the Director of Information Services and Cyber Security. Both Directors jointly guide priorities, technical direction, and project oversight. The Ambassador researches, recommends, tests, and coordinates; company spending, vendor commitments, use of company data, and production deployments require the designated business and IT approvals. Finance and other business leaders participate as appropriate.

Measures of Success

Useful opportunities identified; quality of vendor and solution assessments; approved projects completed and adopted; measurable business value; practical risk communication; reliable follow-through and support ownership.

Primary Goal

Find practical AI opportunities across our companies and help turn approved ideas into simple, cost-effective solutions that deliver lasting business results.