AI Solutions Manager

Summary

Life.Church is dedicated to making a lasting difference in the community and the world through its mission of leading people to become devoted followers of Christ. The AI Solutions Manager is responsible for bridging technology and operations by leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency and work quality across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage AI product lifecycle and portfolio
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of all AI tools and platforms from initial evaluation through deployment, optimization, and eventual retirement
• Manage vendor relationships with outsourced AI product providers, ensuring accountability and performance standards are met
• Partner with leadership in the evaluation, selection, and procurement process for AI solutions, including needs assessment, vendor comparison, and business case development
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive AI product roadmap aligned with organizational strategy and departmental needs
• Maintain an enterprise-wide inventory and catalog of all AI tools, tracking licenses, usage, costs, and ownership
• Coordinate deployment of new AI tools across the organization, ensuring smooth rollout, integration with existing systems, and minimal disruption
• Manage version updates, patches, security requirements, and ongoing maintenance of AI products in coordination with IT and security teams
• Monitor AI tool performance, adoption rates, usage metrics, and ROI to inform strategic decisions and optimization opportunities
• Establish renewal and retirement processes for AI tools, including data migration and transition planning
• Conduct regular meetings with teams and individuals across the organization to understand their processes and challenges
• Analyze workflows and identify areas where AI and automation can improve efficiency or solve problems
• Design and implement AI-driven solutions and automations tailored to specific team and individual needs
• Develop strategies for implementing AI solutions across different departments
• Stay current with the latest AI trends and technologies, evaluating their potential application within the organization
• Collaborate with Technology Solutions, Risk Collaboration, and other key stakeholders to ensure the integration of AI tools aligns with organizational policies
• Develop and maintain documentation for AI processes and best practices
• Monitor and report on the impact and ROI of implemented AI solutions
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate Life.Church staff on AI technologies and best practices
• Act as the organization's go-to resource for AI-related questions and concerns
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to teams using AI tools and automations
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through AI adoption

Skills

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly cast vision on complicated processes and foster partnerships
• Effective project management and coordination
• Familiarity with popular AI frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others
• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of experience working with AI technologies and machine learning
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Technology preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly cast vision on complicated processes and foster partnerships
• Effective project management and coordination
• Familiarity with popular AI frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others
• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of experience working with AI technologies and machine learning

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Technology preferred

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• And much more!