Senior Manager, AI Portfolio

UL Research Institutes • Evanston, IL

7d • $144,305 - $198,419 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, AI Portfolio will be responsible for leading the development and execution of enterprise AI governance, portfolio management, and adoption strategies that enable responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence across UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). This role partners with mission and shared services leaders to establish AI operating frameworks, guide investment and prioritization decisions, manage AI solution lifecycles, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives, risk management practices, and governance requirements. The Sr. Manager, AI Portfolio serves as a strategic advisor and connector across business, technology, and external partner communities, driving AI innovation, value realization, and sustainable adoption while fostering enterprise-wide AI literacy and responsible AI practices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, agentic AI, AI governance, and responsible AI principles.
• Strong portfolio, program, and product management experience with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution and adoption.
• Ability to establish governance frameworks, operating models, performance metrics, and business processes that support effective technology and AI implementations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, technical teams, governance bodies, and external partners.
• Experience managing vendor and partner relationships with accountability for performance, service delivery, and value realization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to balance innovation, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness in a complex organizational environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve enterprise AI governance, portfolio management, and operating frameworks that support responsible AI adoption and innovation across ULRI and ULSE.
• Lead enterprise AI intake, evaluation, prioritization, and lifecycle management processes to ensure AI initiatives align with organizational strategies, governance requirements, resource capacity, and business objectives.
• Partner with mission and shared services leaders to identify, assess, prioritize, and advance AI opportunities that deliver measurable operational, research, and organizational value.
• Oversee the enterprise AI portfolio and roadmap, providing visibility into priorities, dependencies, risks, outcomes, resource utilization, and value realization across initiatives.
• Direct the delivery and operationalization of AI solutions from concept through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement, ensuring solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with enterprise technology standards.
• Develop and apply decision-making frameworks for evaluating build, buy, partner, or hybrid delivery approaches based on strategic alignment, cost, risk, security, capability, and operational sustainability.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators and success measures to evaluate portfolio health, AI adoption, operational impact, risk posture, and realized business value.
• Partner with Legal, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to operationalize Responsible AI practices, including governance, privacy, security, transparency, compliance, and appropriate human oversight.
• Establish and manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, technology providers, and strategic partners to support AI strategy execution, knowledge transfer, and organizational capability development.
• Champion enterprise AI enablement through education, change management, communities of practice, governance forums, and adoption programs that build organizational understanding, capability, and confidence in AI technologies.
• Provide leadership, consultation, and strategic direction regarding emerging AI technologies, industry trends, governance practices, and opportunities to advance organizational effectiveness and innovation.

Benefits

• bonus compensation
• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
• an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
• paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager