Technology Innovation Manager

Access Sciences•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Access Sciences Corporation is an employee-owned, nationwide professional services firm specializing in information management and technology consulting. At Access Sciences, we are committed to delivering quality and exceptional service. The diverse nature of our engagements creates challenging and rewarding opportunities for growth! Position Overview We are seeking a Technology Innovation Manager who is a digital transformation leader and plays a pivotal role in steering strategic technology initiatives and innovation programs. This role will design technology roadmaps and recommend and implement new innovative solutions internally across the organization and externally to our clients. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and accessibility to lead and support our strategic digital transformation journey. Independently facilitates business requirements gathering workshops for the identification of real use cases with internal stakeholders and external customers. Perform data analytics and data aggregation activities to develop and monitor KPI metrics and management reporting. Writes business cases or conducts gap analyses to champion innovative process improvement ideas and providing for-for-purpose recommendations with supporting ROI data (e.g., pros/cons, cost benefit analysis, risks). Develop and deliver tailored and creative presentations that are easily understood to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop and document end-to-end technical processes to improve operational efficiency. Solve complex problems and turn issues into opportunities by designing automated solutions for internal stakeholders and external clients. Conduct research and development activities to discover technology market trends and outreach to identify strategic partnership opportunities for new products and services. Participate in speaking engagements for AI and technology information management related campaigns and conferences. Provide recommendations for modernizing legacy systems, architect frameworks and laying the groundwork for AI capabilities and integration.

Requirements

Computer Science Bachelor's degree, or AI related field required
Fluent with Microsoft 365 Suite, especially DevOps
Proficient in at least two (2) programming languages
5+ years in R and Python
AI capabilities (e.g., ML, GenAI, Agentic, Computer Vision, Neural Networks)
Proficiency with a variety of data exploration techniques
Demonstrable knowledge of machine learning, NLP, vision processing (especially image processing and object detection), and text analytics methods
Proficiency with ML and related frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, OpenCV, scikit-learn)
Proficiency with one or more AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure AI, AWS Machine Learning)
Knowledge of consulting and managed services engagements
Supervisory or lead experience
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent oral communications and presentation skills
Excellent organization and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently
Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing with and without authority
Takes the initiative to learn and apply new skills and tools
Ability to reprioritize, as necessary, while continuing to meet deadlines
Critical and analytical thinking skills
A problem solver and able to clearly articulate fit-for-purpose recommend solutions
Exhibit calmness and empathy when resolving client or personnel issues
Can manage other duties as assigned
Flexible and willing to work after hours and across time zones, as needed
Must have reliable transportation
Travel up to 20%
Resides within 60 miles from the Houston office
Hybrid work schedule, pending client requirements

Nice To Haves

AI certification(s) preferred

Responsibilities

Design technology roadmaps and recommend and implement new innovative solutions internally across the organization and externally to our clients.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and accessibility to lead and support our strategic digital transformation journey.
Independently facilitates business requirements gathering workshops for the identification of real use cases with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Perform data analytics and data aggregation activities to develop and monitor KPI metrics and management reporting.
Write business cases or conducts gap analyses to champion innovative process improvement ideas and providing for-for-purpose recommendations with supporting ROI data (e.g., pros/cons, cost benefit analysis, risks).
Develop and deliver tailored and creative presentations that are easily understood to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop and document end-to-end technical processes to improve operational efficiency.
Solve complex problems and turn issues into opportunities by designing automated solutions for internal stakeholders and external clients.
Conduct research and development activities to discover technology market trends and outreach to identify strategic partnership opportunities for new products and services.
Participate in speaking engagements for AI and technology information management related campaigns and conferences.
Provide recommendations for modernizing legacy systems, architect frameworks and laying the groundwork for AI capabilities and integration.