AI and Platform Enablement Lead
American College of Surgeons Brand, Chicago, IL, United States
Summary: This role is responsible for defining and executing ACS’s AI platform strategy, including prioritizing high‑value use cases and managing a portfolio that delivers measurable impact. It identifies opportunities to enhance workflows and decision‑making by applying AI across programs, while ensuring alignment with enterprise platforms and long‑term technology strategy. The role also drives adoption through stakeholder engagement, training, and change management, while maintaining strong governance, ethical standards, and privacy compliance.
This exempt position will report to the Associate Vice President in the Division of Information Technology.
It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000 (commensurate with related experience).
Key Responsibilities:
AI Platform Strategy, Prioritization & Value Realization
Own and maintain the enterprise AI and automation use case portfolio
Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on value and feasibility
Develop and communicate a clear roadmap
Define success metrics and track value realization
Workflow Transformation & Adoption
Partner with business leaders to understand workflows and pain points
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve decision‑making
Drive adoption through training, communication, and change enablement
Ensure solutions are usable and trustworthy for non‑technical users
Platform Alignment & Governance
Ensure solutions are delivered through shared enterprise platforms
Partner with engineering and platform teams for scalability and reuse
Align with governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of accountability for AI adoption
Support executive communication and decision making
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.
At least 5‑7+ years of related experience, including driving the rollout of an enterprise‑wide digital transformation platform or strategic system implementation.
Strong AI and data literacy, both conceptual and practical; experience with AI platform strategy and use‑case prioritization.
Experience with AI tools and platforms using agentic AI.
Skilled in stakeholder leadership and cross‑functional influence; proven ability to drive organizational change.
Governance, risk, privacy and compliance awareness.
Clear and effective communicator, experience working with non‑technical stakeholders.
Comprehensive Benefits
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
403(b) Matching Program
Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Domestic Partner Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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This exempt position will report to the Associate Vice President in the Division of Information Technology.
It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000 (commensurate with related experience).
Key Responsibilities:
AI Platform Strategy, Prioritization & Value Realization
Own and maintain the enterprise AI and automation use case portfolio
Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on value and feasibility
Develop and communicate a clear roadmap
Define success metrics and track value realization
Workflow Transformation & Adoption
Partner with business leaders to understand workflows and pain points
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve decision‑making
Drive adoption through training, communication, and change enablement
Ensure solutions are usable and trustworthy for non‑technical users
Platform Alignment & Governance
Ensure solutions are delivered through shared enterprise platforms
Partner with engineering and platform teams for scalability and reuse
Align with governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of accountability for AI adoption
Support executive communication and decision making
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.
At least 5‑7+ years of related experience, including driving the rollout of an enterprise‑wide digital transformation platform or strategic system implementation.
Strong AI and data literacy, both conceptual and practical; experience with AI platform strategy and use‑case prioritization.
Experience with AI tools and platforms using agentic AI.
Skilled in stakeholder leadership and cross‑functional influence; proven ability to drive organizational change.
Governance, risk, privacy and compliance awareness.
Clear and effective communicator, experience working with non‑technical stakeholders.
Comprehensive Benefits
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
403(b) Matching Program
Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Domestic Partner Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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