AI Strategist

MYR Group Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MYR Group Inc. is seeking an AI Strategist to lead the organization's AI vision and strategy, partnering with executives and IT to drive enterprise-wide governance and adoption. You will identify high‑value use cases, balance risk, and measure business impact across projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes ethical, secure, and responsible AI while collaborating with data and analytics, security, and application development teams to accelerate innovation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a similar role with 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• Bachelors in Computer Science or Data Science; graduate degree is a plus.
• AI and/or data certifications from Microsoft, Google or Amazon.

Responsibilities

• Define the AI vision and strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation.
• Identify high‑value AI opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish AI governance, compliance, security, risk, and regulatory adherence.
• Develop and manage AI portfolios, adoption programs, and measurement of outcomes.
• Champion ethical, secure, and responsible AI practices across the organization.

Skills

AI Strategy

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Executive Communication

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Data Privacy & Security

Education

Bachelors in CS/Data Science

Graduate degree

AI/Data Certifications (Microsoft/Google/Amazon)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AI Strategist is a business and technology leader responsible for driving the organization's artificial intelligence vision, strategy, and roadmap. This role bridges business objectives and emerging AI capabilities to identify opportunities that create measurable value, improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and accelerate innovation.

The AI Strategist works closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, data and analytics teams, IT operations, security, and application development teams to establish an enterprise-wide AI framework and governance model. They evaluate emerging AI technologies, prioritize use cases, develop adoption strategies, and ensure AI initiatives align with organizational goals, risk management requirements, and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include developing AI roadmaps, identifying high-value use cases, creating governance frameworks, managing AI portfolios, measuring business outcomes, and championing ethical, secure, and responsible AI practices throughout the organization.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Define the AI vision and strategy aligned with business goals, objectives and digital transformation initiatives and create an AI pipeline of potential ideas
• Identify high-value AI opportunities where AI can contribute to efficiency improvements and cost reduction
• Ensure AI initiatives are aligned with business objectives
• Develop and drive AI governance and adoption including compliance, security, risk management and regulatory adherence
• Support business led efforts leveraging AI and acting as an internal consultant for the success of the business driven initiatives
• Assess data and AI readiness across IT disciplines and systems and measure AI value and performance
• Monitor emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities and gaps for effective onboarding if they contribute to our objectives as a company
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop an effective training program for employees focused on AI education
• Overall, champion AI culture at MYR
• Regular & predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential Functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a similar role with 10+ years of overall IT experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Data Science; Graduate degree is a plus
• AI and/or data certifications from Microsoft, Google or Amazon
• Courses and certifications in Artificial Intelligence (code or no-code), Machine Learning or Data Science from a recognized educational institution

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Business Strategy Development – Ability to align AI initiatives with organizational goals and competitive objectives
• Digital Transformation Leadership – Understanding how AI supports enterprise modernization and innovation
• Business Case Development – Quantify ROI, cost savings, revenue growth, and productivity gains
• Portfolio Prioritization – Assess and rank AI opportunities based on value, risk, and feasibility
• Financial Acumen – Evaluate investments, budgets, and expected business outcomes
• AI & Technology Skills
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals – Understanding of machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics
  • AI Platform Knowledge – Familiarity with Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, AWS AI, Google AI, and enterprise AI platforms
  • Data Management & Analytics – Knowledge of data architecture, governance, quality, and analytics
  • Cloud Technologies – Understanding cloud platforms that support AI deployment and scalability
  • AI Solution Architecture Awareness – Ability to translate business requirements into technical capabilities
• Responsible AI Practices – Knowledge of AI ethics, transparency, fairness, and explainability
• Data Privacy & Security – Understanding of regulations, data protection, and cybersecurity requirements
• Risk Management – Ability to identify operational, legal, reputational, and technology risks
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Skills
  • Governance Framework Design – Establish policies and controls for AI development and use
• Leadership & Organizational Skills
  • Executive Communication – Ability to present complex AI concepts to senior leaders in business terms
  • Stakeholder Management – Build alignment across business, IT, legal, security, and operations teams
  • Change Management – Guide organizations through AI adoption and workforce transformation
  • Influence Without Authority – Drive cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives
  • Decision-Making – Balance innovation, cost, risk, and business value.
• Analytical skills (problem-solving, critical thinking, performance measurement, data-driven decision making)

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $145,000-$170,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.