AI Program Lead
Mesa Associates, Inc.
Madison, United States of America
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Madison, United States of America
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Programming
Data Governance
Data Security
Python
TensorFlow
Microsoft Power Automate
PyTorch
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
AI Platforms
Machine Learning Operations
Api Design
Job description
- Audit workflows: Identify departments and processes that will benefit most from AI.
- Vendor management: Evaluate, select, and implement tools (e.g., OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, Claude).
- Data oversight: Partner with IT to ensure data security and compliance with PII standards.
- Training & enablement: Create prompt engineering guidelines and develop training materials for end users.
- Foundation building: Establish internal policies, guardrails, and adoption mechanisms to scale AI safely.
- Roadmap & stakeholder alignment: Develop an AI roadmap (scope, prioritization, coordination) with internal stakeholders.
- Prototyping: Prototype and demonstrate small solutions using AI platforms (e.g., Copilot) to validate value.
- Talent planning: Identify future hiring needs and skills required to support the AI roadmap., * Defined AI use cases per function (e.g., HR, Finance, Operations, Business Development).
- Measurable productivity KPIs tied to prioritized workflows.
- Structured pilot-to-scale approach with governance and adoption support.
- 3-5 high-impact workflows identified and validated for value and feasibility.
- Data exposure risks assessed and mitigated in partnership with IT & Security.
- Training program launched with internal champions to drive responsible usage.
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Requirements
- Programming: Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- LLM Operations (LLMOps): Ability to operationalize large language models efficiently, including monitoring, reliability, and cost control.
- Data governance & security: Working knowledge of PII, data access controls, and secure AI practices.
- Communication & influence: Ability to explain AI concepts and decisions to non-technical stakeholders and drive change across teams.