Sr. Manager, Artificial Intelligence 1

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Brampton is seeking a senior AI leader to develop its enterprise AI strategy and roadmap, secure executive approval, and bring business and IT leaders together to improve public services and achieve measurable operational benefits. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the role advises on AI’s future direction, builds organizational readiness, and supports employees in adopting AI-enabled tools and ways of working. Governance, security, privacy, risk management, and ethical use are integral to the position. The role combines executive influence with practical implementation. The successful candidate will develop business cases for investment aligned with corporate priorities; explain complex AI concepts to the CIO, Executive Leadership Team, and other stakeholders; lead change management and AI literacy efforts; and partner with business, IT, and Digital Enablement teams to identify and deliver opportunities aligned with enterprise architecture. The role also assesses developments in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI orchestration, and guides future priorities and responsible AI practices. This is a regular, full-time position with a 35-hour work week. It is based at City Hall and requires working in the office five days per week. Initially, the position has no direct reports and delivers its mandate through cross-functional partnership and influence. The hiring salary range is $146,559–$164,879 per annum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information technology, business technology, a related discipline, or equivalent.
Globally recognized AI certification(s).
3 to 5 years of experience in a senior advisory or consulting role in large corporations.
3 to 5 years of experience in AI/ML, AI data strategy, or AI digital transformation, including Responsive, Generative and Agentic AI and AI orchestration.
5 to 10 years of direct engagement with senior leadership at the VP, CIO/CTO, or CAO level.
Experience in AI, digital transformation, or innovation in a large, complex organization.
Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture.
Knowledge of AI governance, ethics, risk management, security, privacy, and regulatory considerations.
Ability to influence senior executives, build cross-functional commitment, and support organizational change and employee adoption.

Responsibilities

Develop the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap, build business cases, and secure executive sponsorship and approval for investments aligned with corporate priorities.
Advise the CIO and Executive Leadership Team, present complex AI concepts clearly, and build alignment and commitment across departments.
Lead organizational change strategies, strengthen AI literacy and readiness, and support leaders and employees in adopting new tools and ways of working.
Partner with business, IT, and Digital Enablement teams to identify and execute AI opportunities aligned with enterprise architecture.
Measure service and operational benefits from AI initiatives.
Assess developments in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI orchestration, and advise on future priorities.
Establish governance, risk controls, and responsible AI practices.