Divisional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption Manager

Tate Access Floors; Columbia (MD); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus

Wellness program

Planet Passionate initiative

Mentorship & development

Collaborative culture

Descripción de la vacante

Tate, a leading data solutions provider, seeks an experienced AI Adoption Manager (Divisional) to bridge business and technology, shaping AI-driven transformation. You will surface high-value opportunities, translate needs into AI solutions, and lead cross‑functional teams from pilot to scale in a hybrid Columbia, MD environment.

The role emphasizes measurable ROI, scalable AI integrations, and global rollout readiness.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of AI adoption or digital transformation experience.
• Proven ability to identify business opportunities and translate them into technology-driven solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through deployment and adoption.
• Willingness to travel up to 30–40% as required.

Responsabilidades

• Identify high-value AI opportunities with functional leaders and convert to structured use cases.
• Translate business problems into AI requirements, use cases and solution briefs.
• Lead end-to-end AI projects from definition to rollout and adoption.
• Partner with AI engineers and third‑party vendors to deliver solutions.
• Define success metrics, ROI models and ongoing value realization.
• Drive adoption through structured rollout, training, and change management.

Conocimientos

AI adoption

Digital transformation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Executive-facing skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Columbia, MD 21046, USA

• Pay or shift range: $140,000 USD to $160,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
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Description

Job Type: Exempt

Position: 1

Duration of role: Permanent

Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Divisional Head of Digital, AI and Insights

Company: Tate

About Us

Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data center market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AI Adoption Manager (Divisional)to play a critical role in shaping how AI drives efficiency and transformation across the business. This role will act as the bridge between business and technology, identifying and prioritizing high-impact opportunities and translating them into scalable AI solutions delivered in partnership with engineering teams and 3 rd party vendors.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of hands-on AI experience, digital transformation expertise, and strong business acumen, with the ability to move seamlessly from problem definition through to delivery and adoption. You will be comfortable moving rapidly from idea to pilot, and from pilot to scaled deployment, ensuring momentum is maintained and value is realized quickly.

A key focus of the role is ensuring every initiative delivers measurable value and ROI, embedding AI into core workflows in a way that is practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

What You’ll Do

AI Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Ownership

• Work with functional leaders to surface high-value ideas and convert them into structured use cases.
• Proactively identify opportunities to apply AI across business functions by analyzing workflows, inefficiencies, and manual effort.
• Build and maintain a prioritized pipeline of AI initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and ROI.
• Continuously generate new ideas by combining business insight with emerging AI capabilities

Business–Technology Translation

• Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Translate business problems into clear AI requirements, use cases, and solution briefs.
• Partner closely with AI engineers and 3 rd party vendors who design and deploy the solutions.
• Ensure alignment between intended business outcomes and technical delivery.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects:
• Use-case definition
• Business case & ROI modelling
• Requirements gathering
• Pilot design and rollout
• Deployment coordination with engineering
• Own project governance
• Ensure delivery is focused on business value not just implementation.

Measurement, ROI & Value Realization

• Define success metrics upfront for every AI initiative (e.g. time saved, cost reduction, revenue uplift, accuracy improvements).
• Build robust frameworks to measure:
• Adoption and usage
• Productivity gains
• Financial impact / ROI
• Track performance post-deployment and ensure benefits are realized and sustained.
• Establish consistent reporting to demonstrate value and inform prioritization.
• Continuously refine use cases based on performance data.

Adoption, Change & Business Enablement

• Drive adoption of AI solutions through structured rollout, training, and engagement.
• Identify change impacts and ensure solutions are embedded into daily workflows.
• Develop playbooks, usage guidance, and best-practice frameworks.
• Support teams to integrate AI into how they work — not as a bolt-on.

Experimentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a pipeline of pilots and rapid experiments with new AI tools and approaches.
• Work with engineers and 3 rd party vendors to test, validate, and scale solutions quickly.
• Stay up to date on emerging AI technologies and assess practical business applications.
• Ensure a balance between experimentation and measurable outcomes.

Solution Standardization & Global Rollout

• Ensure solutions are documented, repeatable, and ready for deployment across regions.
• Develop onboarding packs and training materials for scaling.
• Maintain consistency while enabling regional adaptation.

Governance, AI Policy & IS Alignment

• Ensure all AI initiatives are aligned to Group and Divisional AI governance, data policies, and IS standards from the outset.
• Identify when IS engagement and approvals are required and plan accordingly.
• Define data sensitivity, risk level, and compliance requirements at use-case stage.
• Own coordination of IS engagement from a business and delivery perspective.

AI Steering Group

• Own the end-to-end process for AI Steering Group submissions, including pilots and go-live approvals.
• Define and coordinate all required inputs for decision-making, including:
• Business case and ROI projections
• Success metrics and measurement approachUse-case definition and scope
• Risk, governance, and compliance considerations
• Consolidate inputs from engineering, IS, and business stakeholders into a clear, decision-ready pack.
• Present AI initiatives to the Steering Group, clearly articulating:
• Expected value and impact
• Risks and mitigations
• Readiness for pilot or scale
• Own tracking of decisions, actions, and follow-ups from the Steering Group.
• Ensure all initiatives meet approval before pilot and go-live.

Travel: This role requires up to 30-40% travel to our sites.

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI adoption, Copilot experience, digital transformation, process improvement, automation, or technology implementation.
• Proven ability to identify business opportunities and translate them into technology-driven solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through deployment and adoption.
• Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, automation, analytics, and emerging digital technologies.
• Demonstrated success building business cases, defining KPIs, and measuring ROI.
• Experience collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.
• Knowledge of data governance, information security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 30–40% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AI, Project Management, Agile, Change Management, or Digital Transformation.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, construction, pharmaceuticals or data center environments.
• Experience working in a global organization and managing external technology partners.

What You'll Get

• Pay range: $140,000 USD to$160,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Career Scope and Advancement:As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of WellnessPhilosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility:ThroughPlanet Passionatewe are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development:Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development:At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture:We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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Skills

Required

IT & Software Proficiency Expert AI & Automation Tools Expert

Behaviors

Required

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field. Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field. Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field. Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years: Project Management 5 years: Copilot 4 years: Agile 5 years: AI Adoption

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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