AI Program and Enablement Specialist

Blackstone Talent Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead enterprise AI initiatives in a dynamic, cross-functional setting. You will create artifacts, manage the backlog, and coordinate stakeholders across delivery teams to move work from request to delivery.

The role involves governance enablement, risk review support, and building staff proficiency with enterprise AI tools. A remote-ready, contract-to-hire path may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience delivering enterprise AI and software lifecycle initiatives from intake through implementation and hand-off.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program artifacts (charters, roadmaps, intake forms, process maps, reports).
• Support and drive the product backlog, including intake triage and prioritization.
• Coordinate agendas, action items, and follow-ups across workstreams and stakeholders.
• Maintain AI governance materials and reviews for security and privacy.

Skills

Program management

Enterprise AI

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional work

Python

RPA/Automation

Power Automate

Copilot Studio

Jira/Confluence

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

Power Automate

Copilot Studio

Automation Anywhere

Python (prototyping)

Job description

Type: 12 Term Contract (Contract to Hire possible)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities Program Operations and Coordination

• Create, maintain, and version program artifacts (charters, roadmaps, intake forms, process maps, presentations, and reporting templates) that keep the AI and Automation program organized and delivery-ready.
• Support and drive the product backlog, including intake triage, prioritization, status tracking, and coordination of hand-offs so work moves from request to delivery without stalling.
• Help support the Enterprise Intake Management process, including prioritization, research, and customer engagement.
• Coordinate agendas, action items, schedules, and follow-ups across program workstreams and stakeholders to keep initiatives on track.

Governance, Standards, and Risk Support

• Support the development and upkeep of AI governance materials, including acceptable use standards, guardrails by risk level, and intake and review processes.
• Assist with AI use case reviews and risk assessments, preparing documentation for security, privacy, and leadership review.
• Maintain templates and standards that ensure consistency, compliance, and brand alignment across program deliverables.

AI Adoption and Enablement

• Support delivery of workshops, office hours, and enablement sessions that build staff proficiency with enterprise AI tools such as ChatGPT EDU, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Box AI.
• Drive staff engagement through communications, onboarding materials, and peerlearning programs that grow AI adoption.
• Gather feedback and usage insights to identify friction points and improve enablement resources over time. Minimum

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience delivering enterprise AI and software lifecycle (SDLC) initiatives from intake through implementation and operational hand-off.
• Experience creating and maintaining program artifacts such as charters, roadmaps, process maps, intake forms, and executive-ready reporting.
• Experience managing a program or project backlog, including intake triage, prioritization, and status tracking.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (for example, ChatGPT EDU, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Box AI) and their use within a large organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation and engage staff across varying levels of technical fluency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, cross functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI governance, standards, or risk and review processes in an enterprise or public sector setting.
• Experience delivering training, workshops, or change-management programs that drive staff adoption of new tools.
• Familiarity with higher education, the public sector, or the University of California environment.
• Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, or Atlassian (Jira and Confluence) for program tracking and collaboration.
• Experience building AI agents, integrating AI APIs, and developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers or connectors.
• Experience automating end-to-end business processes using RPA or agent-building platforms such as Power Automate, Copilot Studio, or Automation Anywhere.
• Working knowledge of Python or a similar language for integrations, data processing, and prototyping.
• Ability to independently scope and deliver a small technical project, from requirements through a working prototype or minimum viable solution.

EEO Statement:

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.