AI Platform Lead: Strategy, Governance & Adoption

LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL, is seeking an AI Platform Senior Lead to plan, develop, and manage vended AI platforms, including general-purpose assistants and legal research tools. You will partner with IT, engineering, and knowledge management to ensure integration, governance, and measurable business value, while driving product strategy and responsible AI practices.

Requirements include a bachelor's in IT/CS/engineering, 3+ years in product management, agile proficiency, vendor evaluation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or product ownership
• Proficiency with agile methodologies and product management tools
• Demonstrated ability to own and administer technology platforms
• Familiarity with vendor evaluations
• Experience developing and delivering training or enablement material

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business owner for vended AI platforms and tools, overseeing their implementation, ongoing maintenance, and alignment with firm needs and policies.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions within vended AI tools, ensuring controls are appropriately configured and maintained in accordance with firm governance standards.
• Partner with IT to coordinate the rollout, integration, and ongoing support of vended AI solutions, serving as the primary business point of contact for vendor relationships and technical deployments.
• Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for AI-powered solutions in alignment with the firm’s goals.
• Stay abreast of AI trends, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools across the firm’s application and product portfolio.
• departmental collaboration to ensure the successful execution of AI initiatives.
• Define and prioritize product features based on customer needs, market research, and technical feasibility.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on AI solutions.
• Ensure that AI-driven products address real-world problems and provide measurable value.
• Implement and uphold responsible AI development practices to ensure ethical, transparent, and fair usage of AI technologies.

Skills

3+ years product management

Agile methodologies

Product ownership

Vendor evaluations

Training material development

Generative AI platforms experience

Strong interpersonal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Confidentiality and discretion

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL, is seeking an AI Platform Senior Lead to plan, develop, and manage vended AI platforms, including general-purpose assistants and legal research tools. You will partner with IT, engineering, and knowledge management to ensure integration, governance, and measurable business value, while driving product strategy and responsible AI practices.

Requirements include a bachelor's in IT/CS/engineering, 3+ years in product management, agile proficiency, vendor evaluation