AI Enablement and Governance Lead

Overview

Our client, a leading industrial distribution organization, is seeking an AI Enablement & Governance Lead to join their team. As an AI Enablement & Governance Lead, you will be part of the Enterprise Data Science & AI Center of Excellence supporting cross-functional business teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and change management expertise which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: AI Enablement & Governance Lead
Location: Davidson, NC
Schedule: Onsite M-W;
Remote Thurs Friday
Type: W2 contract to hire (6 month)
Important note to subvendors: This role is not open to C2C or W2 referrals

• Lead enterprise-wide AI adoption initiatives, driving change management and user engagement to maximize business value from AI tools and solutions.
• Build, facilitate, and scale internal AI Communities of Practice and champion networks to encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• Partner with learning and development teams to create and deliver AI literacy programs, training materials, and user enablement resources.
• Manage governance processes for approved AI tools, custom agents, and use cases while promoting responsible AI practices and compliance standards.
• Track adoption metrics, user engagement, and organizational AI maturity, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, MIS, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, digital enablement, or program management within a corporate environment.
• 2+ years of experience supporting adoption, training, enablement, or governance for digital transformation, AI, or SaaS initiatives.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience developing champion networks, communities of practice, training programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms such as SharePoint.

• Opportunity to help shape and advance enterprise AI strategy and adoption.
• High visibility role with significant cross-functional leadership exposure.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, transformation, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work with emerging AI technologies and enterprise productivity tools.
• Benefits – health, vision, dental coverage offered by Experis
• Paid holidays after 1000 hours of contracting
• Access to Experis Upskilling program – Experis Academy