Manager, Applied AI

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Manager of Applied AI to design, deploy, and scale practical AI solutions with measurable business impact.

You will work hands-on with teams to build low-code AI agents, lead engagements, and ensure responsible AI across the enterprise while staying current with platform updates and governance. This role reports to Enterprise Analytics & AI leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in industry or technology function.
• Experience designing, building, or managing AI agents or similar AI-driven solutions.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy and manage low-code AI agents and other complex AI solutions with business teams.
• Lead engagement with business teams to understand workflows and co-develop solutions.
• Maintain familiarity with enterprise AI platforms and ensure responsible use.
• Oversee evaluation of third-party AI software for fit, security, and governance.
• Monitor AI usage and adoption, identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Talent Development to design AI training content.
• Stay current on emerging AI capabilities and platform updates.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and analytics teams to align solutions.
• Manage one or more employees supporting AI adoption functions.

Skills

AI agents

Leadership

Microsoft ecosystem

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous learning

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/quantitative field

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI services

Databricks

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

The Manager, Applied AI (Enterprise Analytics & AI) is responsible for leveraging enterprise AI tools and platforms to design, build, and deploy practical AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact across the organization. This role works hands‑on with individuals and teams to understand their needs, build low‑code AI agents and other custom solutions, and enable teams to integrate AI into their workflows effectively and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy and manage low-code AI agents and other complex custom AI solutions, such as multi‑agent systems or advanced process automation, in partnership with business teams to address specific organizational needs and use cases.
• Lead engagement with business teams in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings to understand workflows, identify AI opportunities, and co‑develop effective, responsible solutions.
• Maintain deep familiarity with the full range of capabilities, limitations, and evolving features of the organization’s enterprise AI platforms to ensure solutions are thoughtfully designed and maximize available functionality.
• Oversee the evaluation of third‑party AI software applications, assessing organizational fit, capability, security, and responsible AI considerations, and providing recommendations to inform Business Operations decisions.
• Monitor and analyze organizational AI usage and adoption data; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and recommend targeted actions to improve utilization and impact.
• Partner with the Talent Development team to design, deliver, and continuously improve training content and guidelines that help employees use AI tools effectively and responsibly and support self‑service adoption across the organization.
• Stay current on emerging AI capabilities and platform updates, proactively recommending features and solutions relevant to the organization’s evolving needs.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Analytics & AI data scientists, data engineers, and analytics teams to align end‑user AI solutions with broader AI initiatives.
• Manage one or more employees supporting AI adoption functions at the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field such as computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience within the industry or in a technology function, with significant achievements and upward growth.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, or managing AI agents or similar AI-driven solutions.
• Strong familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 and AI‑enabled productivity tools.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or managing direct reports, or demonstrated readiness to step into a people leadership role.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong independent time‑management and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business, technical, and enablement teams.
• High level of curiosity, enthusiasm for emerging technologies, and a continuous‑learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing employees in a technology function.
• Direct, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, including designing and deploying enterprise AI agents or low‑code AI solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology adoption, enablement, or change initiatives.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training or learning content for broad employee audiences.
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, governance, security, or compliance considerations in an enterprise environment.
• Experience partnering with data science, analytics, or engineering teams to translate advanced AI capabilities into user‑facing solutions.
• Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI services, Databricks, or related tools that complement enterprise AI solutions.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python or SQL.

Base Pay

134,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.