Innovation Program Lead: AI & Emerging Technologies

Jefferson Health; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking an Innovation Program Manager to lead the Innovation function within the Business Innovation & Technology division. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, prioritize initiatives, and partner across departments to advance innovative programs and responsible use of AI.

The role involves developing staff, managing a portfolio of projects, and driving strategic initiatives through collaboration with analysts, cybersecurity, vendors, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Five years of work-related experience in innovation, technology, business analysis, program management, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team of professional staff, limited-term employees, and interns.
• Set priorities and goals for the Innovation function, allocate team capacity, and oversee a portfolio of programs, projects, pilots, and services.
• Lead efforts to move complex or ambiguous organizational problems forward by defining opportunities and practical paths toward action.
• Identify and scope meaningful projects for staff with varying levels of experience and time horizons.
• Oversee Innovation programs, including the Jeffco Innovation Lab, internship and fellowship programs, partnerships, and related initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff development

Project leadership

Technology governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Organizational Development, or a related field

Job description

Jefferson County is seeking an Innovation Program Manager to lead the Innovation function within the Business Innovation & Technology division. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, prioritize initiatives, and partner across departments to advance innovative programs and responsible use of AI.

The role involves developing staff, managing a portfolio of projects, and driving strategic initiatives through collaboration with analysts, cybersecurity, vendors, and external partners.