Manager AI Excellence

Company:

Leonardo DRS Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL Career Level:

Mid-Senior Level Industries:

Defense, Aerospace Description Job ID:

 114086 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. Job Summary The AI Manager will support the Business Unit Artificial Intelligence Excellence (AIEx) program under the direction of the Senior Director AI Excellence. This role serves as the primary AI business partner for the Business Unit, driving the adoption, integration, and advancement of AI initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy. The AI Manager will lead the deployment of the AIEx program within the Business Unit, supporting strategic initiatives, promoting AI literacy, and ensuring alignment with corporate AI governance, standards, and quality systems. This position will collaborate closely with Business Excellence, Site AI Leaders, and corporate AI leadership to implement AI-driven improvements that enhance operational performance, efficiency, and innovation. Job Responsibilities Lead the deployment and ongoing enhancement of the Business Unit Artificial Intelligence Excellence (AIEx) program in partnership with the Business Excellence organization.

• Serve as the Business Unit subject matter expert and business partner for AI initiatives, supporting the development of an AI enabled culture and driving adoption of AI tools and capabilities.
• Support the execution of the enterprise AI strategy at the Business Unit level, ensuring alignment with corporate AI governance, policies, and standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of AI-Ex and guide integration of AI initiatives across the business.
• Track and manage AI initiatives across the Business Unit, including monitoring project scope, budgets, schedules, and technical risks.
• Maintain visibility of AI project pipelines and provide reporting and dashboards to leadership on progress, performance, and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for AI driven business improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams to advance initiatives.
• Support Artificial Intelligence Site (AIS) Leaders in strategy deployment and alignment across their respective sites and organizations.
• Lead the implementation of AI strategy deployment activities to deliver measurable business improvements at the site level.
• Promote structured problem-solving and continuous improvement through AI-enabled solutions and analytics.
• Work closely with Business Excellence, IT, Finance, and other functional teams to ensure successful integration of AI solutions across the Business Unit.
• Maintain awareness of Quality Assurance standards and collaborate with Quality teams to ensure AI initiatives align with the AIS quality management system.
• Support governance, risk management, and responsible AI practices across Business Unit initiatives.
• Promote AI literacy and education across the Business Unit through training, workshops, and engagement with technical and operational teams.
• Encourage participation in AI education programs and certification pathways to strengthen AI capabilities within the organization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing AI education, professional development, and certification programs.
• Experience supporting technology, analytics, automation, or AI initiatives within a business or operational environment.
• Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to track multiple initiatives and deliver results.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with AI, machine learning, analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in Business Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI governance, risk management, or compliance practices in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise initiatives across multiple sites or business units.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc.

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