AI Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an AI Manager in Katy, TX.

Key Tasks:
* Design, configure, and deploy custom AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Studio, and supporting Microsoft AI tools
* Develop agent logic, manage API integrations, and optimize RAG solutions grounded in internal Academy data
* Evaluate and prototype non-Microsoft AI platforms when appropriate, while maintaining Microsoft as the enterprise standard
* Partner with business function leaders to understand AI needs, pain points, and transformation opportunities
* Serve as the enterprise AI intake authority, assessing proposed initiatives and determining the appropriate delivery path (native platform capability, AI CoE solution, or third-party tool)
* Partner with Enterprise Architecture to develop and maintain an enterprise AI roadmap aligned to business strategy
* Prevent shadow AI and tool sprawl by ensuring all AI initiatives are visible, governed, and standardized
* Establish and enforce AI guardrails, including data privacy, model access controls, cost management, and prompt security
* Partner with Information Security and Legal to define and maintain AI governance frameworks, acceptable use policies, and audit trails
* Design evaluation frameworks to monitor AI agent performance, accuracy, adoption, ROI, and model drift
* Build internal awareness and momentum so business teams proactively engage the AI CoE for the right use cases
* Act as a trusted advisor and educator to leaders across the enterprise on AI capabilities and best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, data engineering, or enterprise platform development
* At least 2 years of hands-on experience building AI agents, automations, or advanced AI-enabled solutions
* Proven experience translating business problems into production AI solutions with measurable ROI
* Experience working cross-functionally with business leaders, Enterprise Architecture, and Information Security in a governed enterprise environment
* Expert knowledge of Microsoft AI platforms, including Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI Service (deployments, fine-tuning, grounding), and the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
* Deep understanding of enterprise data architectures and integrations (SQL, Dataverse, SharePoint, APIs, data lakes)
* Advanced prompt engineering skills with demonstrated ability to reduce hallucinations and improve accuracy
* Proven experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns
* Familiarity with non-Microsoft AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or open-source models
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical executives
* Retail or multi-site enterprise experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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