AI Program Lead

Insight Global; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an AI Program Lead to help a large enterprise client build and scale its AI capabilities. This leader will collaborate with business units, IT, governance, and executives to evaluate opportunities, design solutions, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation.

The role requires strong technical depth and business acumen, with proven experience delivering AI/ML projects, setting governance, and guiding vendors.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of technology leadership experience.
• 3+ years delivering, evaluating, or implementing AI/ML, analytics, or LLM-enabled solutions.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with LLMs, AI platforms, APIs, and integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and own a functional area.
• Experience building processes, governance frameworks, intake workflows, and review procedures.
• Ability to move solutions from assessment and proof of concept through deployment and support.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI intake discussions with business units and document requirements.
• Evaluate AI use cases for value, feasibility, data readiness, complexity, and supportability.
• Design AI solutions, architectures, integrations, and governance controls.
• Build or guide AI proofs of concept and prototype development efforts.
• Research and evaluate AI vendors, platforms, models, and products.
• Coordinate testing, deployment readiness, access management, and operational support.
• Maintain AI roadmap, backlog, and prioritization framework.
• Present recommendations and updates to the monthly AI Governance Committee.
• Document risks, ROI, approvals, and governance decisions.
• Partner closely with cybersecurity and governance teams.
• Monitor AI solution performance, adoption, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Guide business stakeholders on approved AI capabilities and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:Insight Global is seeking an AI Program Lead to help a large enterprise client build and scale its AI capabilities. This individual will work closely with business leaders, IT, cybersecurity, governance teams, and executives to evaluate AI opportunities, design solutions, and lead initiatives from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business acumen and can effectively translate AI capabilities into practical business outcomes. Responsibilities include leading AI assessments, managing proof-of-concept efforts, supporting governance and compliance activities, evaluating vendors and technologies, and helping define the organization's AI roadmap. This role will also help establish best practices for responsible AI adoption while working across teams to drive successful implementation and long-term scalability. It's an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise AI strategy and help shape the future of AI within the organization.

Day-to-Day

• Lead AI intake discussions with business units and document requirements
• Evaluate AI use cases for value, feasibility, data readiness, complexity, and supportability
• Design AI solutions, architectures, integrations, and governance controls
• Build or guide AI proofs of concept and prototype development efforts
• Research and evaluate AI vendors, platforms, models, and products
• Coordinate testing, deployment readiness, access management, and operational support
• Maintain AI roadmap, backlog, and prioritization framework
• Present recommendations and updates to the monthly AI Governance Committee
• Document risks, ROI, approvals, and governance decisions
• Partner closely with cybersecurity and governance teams
• Monitor AI solution performance, adoption, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Guide business stakeholders on approved AI capabilities and best practices

Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves

• 5-7+ years of technology leadership experience
• 3+ years delivering, evaluating, or implementing AI/ML, analytics, or LLM-enabled solutions
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience with LLMs, AI platforms, APIs, and integrations
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, or similar platforms
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and own a functional area
• Experience building processes, governance frameworks, intake workflows, and review procedures
• Ability to move solutions from assessment and proof of concept through deployment and support
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field

Plusses

• Master's degree in a technical or analytical discipline
• Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Copilot implementation experience
• Experience with MLOps or LLMOps practices

Knowledge of Responsible AI, NIST AI RMF, privacy, security, and enterprise risk frameworks

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].