Associate Manager - AI

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks an Associate Manager - AI to lead a focused set of AI initiatives end to end, partnering with product, data science, and clinical teams. The role emphasizes governance, timelines, and value realization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's with 3 years in program management or digital health, plus exposure to AI/ML; a Master's degree is preferred. This is a hybrid role located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in program management, operations, digital health, data/analytics, or technology environments — including exposure to AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics — required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience driving and coordinating AI, analytics, or technology initiatives in a matrixed organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with directors, product leaders, data science and machine-learning teams, and clinical and business partners, the Associate Manager - AI partners with technical, product and internal customers to drive a focused set of AI initiatives end to end, maintaining focus on governance, timelines, and value realization.
• The Associate Manager - AI is expected to independently move assigned initiatives to completion.
• Oversees operational execution of governance workflows and ensures portfolio activities are coordinated, tracked, and completed in accordance with established service levels.
• Develops operational reporting, performance metrics, and dashboarding capabilities that support decision making and program management.
• Partners with leadership to identify operational risks, resource constraints, and process improvement opportunities across the governance portfolio.
• Awareness of healthcare AI regulatory and safety considerations (e.g., FDA Software-as-a-Medical-Device concepts, clinical validation, algorithm monitoring) and PHI/HIPAA data handling.
• Familiarity with predictive/traditional ML and generative AI / large language models, including common use cases, limitations, and evaluation approaches.
• Comfort partnering with product, analyst, data science, ML engineering, and MLOps teams, and evaluating AI platforms, tools, and vendor solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Working with directors, product leaders, data science and machine-learning teams, and clinical and business partners, the Associate Manager - AI partners with technical, product and internal customers to drive a focused set of AI initiatives end to end, maintaining focus on governance, timelines, and value realization. The Associate Manager - AI is expected to independently move assigned initiatives to completion.

The role requires working fluency — not hands-on model building — across the following:

• Understanding of the AI solution lifecycle: data pipelines and readiness, model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible-AI practices.
• Oversees operational execution of governance workflows and ensures portfolio activities are coordinated, tracked, and completed in accordance with established service levels.
• Develops operational reporting, performance metrics, and dashboarding capabilities that support decision making and program management.
• Partners with leadership to identify operational risks, resource constraints, and process improvement opportunities across the governance portfolio.
• Awareness of healthcare AI regulatory and safety considerations (e.g., FDA Software-as-a-Medical-Device concepts, clinical validation, algorithm monitoring) and PHI/HIPAA data handling.
• Familiarity with predictive/traditional ML and generative AI / large language models, including common use cases, limitations, and evaluation approaches.
• Comfort partnering with product, analyst, data science, ML engineering, and MLOps teams, and evaluating AI platforms, tools, and vendor solutions.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in program management, operations, digital health, data/analytics, or technology environments — including exposure to AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics — required. Master's degree, preferred. Demonstrated experience driving and coordinating AI, analytics, or technology initiatives in a matrixed organization preferred.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, health informatics, project management, engineering, data science, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing complex operational programs, portfolios, or governance initiatives
• Experience with operational metrics, reporting, dashboards, and workflow improvement

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$127,961.60 - $185,515.20/ year. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F 8am-5pm This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Weekend Schedule

NA

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.