AI Program Manager, Full-time (3152)

Brooks Rehabilitation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits package

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Clinical Education and Professional D​

Development Programs

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville, FL seeks an AI Program Manager to define, coordinate, and execute the enterprise AI strategy. You will lead intake, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across clinical, operational, and IT teams to deliver secure, compliant AI initiatives with measurable value.

The role requires 7–10+ years in data science or AI program leadership, strong executive communication, and experience guiding complex digital transformations in regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, digital transformation, enterprise technology, healthcare technology, or AI-related programs, including experience leading complex initiatives.
• Experience developing or supporting AI roadmaps, governance processes, business cases, operating models, implementation plans, and adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of generative AI, large language models, AI/ML lifecycle management, data governance, information security, privacy, and AI risk frameworks.
• Healthcare or highly regulated industry experience preferred, including familiarity with electronic health records, HIPAA requirements, and interoperability standards.
• The ideal candidate is strategic and collaborative, capable of turning an enterprise AI vision into a measurable program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an enterprise AI strategy and roadmap aligned with clinical, operational, financial, compliance, and organizational priorities.
• Manage a structured AI intake and prioritization process to evaluate proposed use cases based on value, impact, risk, cost, workflow readiness, and technical feasibility.
• Partner with business, clinical, operational, and IT leaders to translate AI opportunities into practical project plans, timelines, resource needs, and measurable outcomes.
• Support AI governance practices addressing responsible AI use, regulatory compliance, information security, privacy, transparency, oversight, bias monitoring, and risk management.
• Coordinate vendor evaluations, pilots, proofs of concept, implementation planning, and production readiness for AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop adoption, communication, training, and change management plans to help teams understand and use approved AI solutions.
• Track AI program progress, risks, dependencies, financial impact, operational value, and lessons learned across the AI portfolio.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Organization

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

DescriptionThe AI Program Manager is responsible for helping define, coordinate, and execute the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap. This role will support the responsible adoption of AI across clinical, operational, financial, and administrative areas by identifying high-value opportunities, advancing governance, coordinating cross-functional work, and ensuring AI initiatives are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.This position serves as a central program leader for AI-related efforts, including use-case intake, prioritization, vendor coordination, adoption planning, change management, benefits tracking, and ongoing oversight through the AI governance structure.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain an enterprise AI strategy and roadmap aligned with clinical, operational, financial, compliance, and organizational prioritiesManage a structured AI intake and prioritization process to evaluate proposed use cases based on value, impact, risk, cost, workflow readiness, and technical feasibilityPartner with business, clinical, operational, and IT leaders to translate AI opportunities into practical project plans, timelines, resource needs, and measurable outcomesSupport AI governance practices that address responsible AI use, regulatory compliance, information security, privacy, transparency, oversight, bias monitoring, and risk managementCoordinate vendor evaluations, pilots, proofs of concept, implementation planning, and production readiness for AI-enabled solutionsWork with data, analytics, application, cybersecurity, legal, compliance, finance, and operational teams to ensure alignment on data readiness, integration, contracts, security, funding, and support needsDevelop adoption, communication, training, and change management plans to help teams understand and effectively use approved AI solutionsTrack AI program progress, risks, dependencies, financial impact, operational value, and lessons learned across the AI portfolioPrepare regular updates, recommendations, and decision materials for executive leadership, the AI Governance Committee, and other governance groups as neededExperience leading AI, analytics, digital transformation, enterprise technology, or complex cross-functional programsAbility to move between strategy and execution, including roadmap development, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, adoption, and value trackingStrong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts, risks, and opportunities for non-technical and executive audiencesPractical understanding of governance, risk management, change management, and operational workflow considerations in a complex environment Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred7–10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, digital transformation, enterprise technology, healthcare technology, or AI-related programs, including experience leading complex initiativesExperience developing or supporting AI roadmaps, governance processes, business cases, operating models, implementation plans, and adoption strategiesKnowledge of generative AI, large language models, AI/machine learning lifecycle management, data governance, information security, privacy, and AI risk frameworksHealthcare or highly regulated industry experience preferred, including familiarity with electronic health records, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements, and interoperability standardsStrong executive communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, organization, and change leadership skillsThe ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative program leader who can help turn an enterprise AI vision into a practical, well-governed, and measurable program. This person should be comfortable working across clinical, operational, technical, compliance, finance, legal, and executive teams while balancing innovation, risk, usability, cost, and organizational readiness.Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital located at 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216Hours: 40 hours per weekCompensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:Competitive PayComprehensive Benefits packageVacation/Paid Time OffRetirement PlanEmployee DiscountsClinical Education and Professional Development ProgramsQualifications