IT Manager - AI

job summary:

Are you a forward-thinking technology leader passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and practical business value? Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking an IT Manager, AI & Innovation to spearhead the adoption of practical AI capabilities.

In this role, you won't just be "talking" about AI-you will be identifying, piloting, and scaling high-value use cases that directly improve productivity, decision-making, and user experience across the enterprise. You will act as the primary catalyst for innovation, ensuring that new technologies are secure, reliable, and deeply integrated into the daily workflows of the organization.

location: Sterling Heights, Michigan

job type: Permanent

salary: $115,000 - 120,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Strategy & Delivery: Identify and prioritize AI and automation opportunities aligned with measurable business outcomes. Lead pilots from initial prototype through to scalable, supportable operations.
• AI Enablement: Drive the responsible deployment of tools like Microsoft Copilot. Create reusable assets, including prompt libraries and standardized workflows, to accelerate company-wide adoption.
• Governance & Ethics: Establish "lightweight" guardrails for AI usage, focusing on data privacy, ethics, and security without stifling innovation.
• Change Management: Partner with cross-functional teams (Data/BI, Infrastructure, and Security) to coordinate training and communications, helping employees embrace AI-driven workflows.
• Measurement: Define and track success metrics and KPIs to prove the value realization of AI initiatives.
• Mentorship: Directly supervise and develop an IT Intern and specialized contractors to support innovation projects.

qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or equivalent professional experience.

- 3-5 years of experience delivering technology initiatives (AI, analytics, automation, or platform implementations) within a business environment.

- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business leaders.

- Experience leading technical pilots from concept through implementation, including change management.

- Practical understanding of data privacy, information security concepts, and technology risk.

- Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments. - Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.