Senior Manager Enterprise AI Hub

SRP • Tempe, AZ

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary The Senior Manager Enterprise AI Hub leads a team responsible for enabling, governing, and scaling artificial intelligence capabilities across the organization to enhance business operations. This role facilities the execution of the enterprise’s AI strategy by partnering cross-functionally to establish and implement standards, governance frameworks, platforms, and delivery practices that empower business-led AI initiatives. Operating within a hub-and-spoke model, the Senior Manager manages risk and drives the strategic adoption of AI while ensuring responsible, secure and compliant deployment of AI solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 12 years may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the AI Hub’s strategy, operating model, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with SRP’s business objectives and responsible governance practices.
• Help translate evolving business challenges and opportunities into practical AI solutions.
• Work with executive management and senior leadership, in coordination with the Director of Corporate Strategy and Risk Management, to identify and prioritize transformative AI/automation opportunities.
• Communicate AI strategy, priorities, and outcomes effectively to executive leadership and broader stakeholder groups.
• Facilitate governance processes for the review and approval of AI use cases, ensuring compliance with legal, cybersecurity, and responsible AI principles.
• Manage and leverage the AI Team’s expertise and build strong cross functional partnerships to enhance the enterprise AI strategy and support high quality deliverables.
• Oversee SRP’s AI portfolio, including budget, prioritization, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Coordinate with dedicated and matrixed experts across business units to support the integration and enablement of AI solutions.
• Implement enterprise wide training initiatives that strengthen internal capabilities and drive high-impact adoption of AI.
• Drive market intelligence and benchmarking efforts to identify emerging ideas, trends and solutions.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees