United States onlyTrilon is on a mission to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence across our family of companies, and we are looking for a bold, strategic AI & Innovation Program Manager to lead the charge. This is not just another program management role. It is your opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in a real-world enterprise, blending visionary strategy with hands-on execution.
In this role, you will lead Trilon’s cross-functional AI team to discover, evaluate, and deliver high-impact AI products and services. You will own the build versus buy decision process, oversee product launches, track adoption, and ensure every solution delivers measurable business value. Along the way, you will champion responsible AI practices, drive cultural change, and help build a company-wide AI competency that empowers every employee, from engineers to executives.
If you are a connector, strategist, and builder who thrives at the intersection of business and emerging technology, this is your stage.
Key Responsibilities
Program and Product Leadership
- Lead Trilon’s AI team to align strategy and execution on high-impact use cases
- Own the AI product lifecycle from discovery and prioritization through launch, change management, and scaling
- Drive build versus buy evaluations in collaboration with technical teams, procurement, and business stakeholders
- Measure adoption, track business value, and integrate user feedback for continuous improvement
Strategy and Roadmap Ownership
- Develop and maintain a multi-year AI and innovation roadmap that aligns with enterprise goals
- Sequence initiatives for maximum impact while managing risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks
- Surface issues early and keep execution moving forward
Governance and Responsible AI Oversight
- Facilitate governance forums that ensure AI is deployed responsibly, securely, and in compliance with regulations
- Partner with legal, security, and compliance teams to uphold data privacy and customer trust
Competency Development and Training
- Build a company-wide AI learning program with role-based pathways
- Partner with HR and L&D to embed AI and innovation skills into onboarding and career development
- Equip technical teams, business users, and leaders to confidently apply AI tools in their work
Change Management and Engagement
- Champion adoption of AI through communication, engagement, and enablement efforts
- Showcase wins through newsletters, demo days, and internal events
- Work with functional leaders and IT to embed AI into core workflows and systems
Use Case Pipeline and Value Tracking
- Build and maintain a transparent inventory of AI initiatives, owners, and success metrics
- Standardize intake and prioritization processes to keep innovation flowing
- Track real-world impact and use insights to guide future investments
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Requirements/Qualifications:
- 10+ years in program or product management, ideally in enterprise IT, AI/ML, software/startup, or digital transformation
- 4+ years specifically focused on AI/ML programs, platforms, or transformation initiatives
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic outcomes in complex environments
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving emerging technology, data, or automation
- Proven ability to manage both technical and business stakeholders in a distributed or matrixed organization
- Strong strategic thinker who can turn complexity into clarity and action
- Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms such as GPTs, copilots, generative AI, or cloud AI services
- Experience working with agile teams, architects, developers, and data analysts
- Knowledge of responsible AI practices, governance frameworks, and change management
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business domains
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, data science, or a related field
