AI Strategy Lead

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an AI Strategy Lead for a position in Columbus, OH.

• Develop and maintain the company’s AI strategy, aligned with overall business objectives.
• Identify high-value opportunities where AI can enhance efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage.
• Evaluate emerging AI trends, tools, and technologies to advise leadership on adoption and investment decisions.
• Prioritize and oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives across departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, warehousing, project management, legal, finance, HR) to ensure successful execution.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for AI projects and report progress to ELT.
• Partner with IT teams to ensure the organization has the infrastructure necessary to support scalable AI solutions.
• Support the development of data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality, ethically sourced, and secure data.
• Lead the change management efforts required for AI adoption, including developing communication plans, training programs, and documentation.
• Promote a culture of responsible AI use and ensure teams understand how to leverage AI tools safely and effectively.
• Work with legal and IT teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Establish and maintain frameworks for evaluating and mitigating risks associated with AI deployments.
• Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment that delivers results.
• Managing projects, training employees and monitoring project performance.
• Uphold organization’s policies and standards, ensuring all regulatory requirements are followed.
• Collaborate with the ELT in the development and delivery of key operational and continuous improvement activities.
• Travel to various office locations as required in support of operations.
• Adherence to standardized work processes and technical documentation standards. ·
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, product management, consulting, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, trends, and real-world applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

• Experience working with data science or machine learning teams.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data privacy regulations, and responsible-AI frameworks.
• Track record of delivering AI-driven business outcomes.

• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Technical literacy in AI/ML
• Cross-functional leadership
• Project and program management
• Change management
• Analytical decision-making
• Ethical and responsible AI mindset