Overview
The AI Innovation Manager will lead hands-on innovation efforts within a major global payments organization, focusing on identifying, prototyping, and validating high-value AI and automation solutions. Working closely with business teams, the successful candidate will leverage modern AI tools and rapid prototyping methodologies to turn business challenges into effective technology solutions. This role combines elements of consulting with practical AI application and product delivery, emphasizing speed and experimentation rather than traditional program management.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI and automation opportunities.
- Translate business pain points into practical technology solutions.
- Rapidly assess the appropriateness of various AI approaches including generative AI and machine learning.
- Define and build rapid proofs of concept and proofs of value.
- Collaborate with an AI Innovation Specialist to turn concepts into working prototypes.
- Utilize modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery.
- Test prototypes with real users and incorporate feedback.
- Recommend next steps for ideas based on pilot results.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of experience in technology, product, data, or AI consulting.
- Strong understanding of how AI can be applied to business challenges.
- Hands-on experience with modern AI tools and prototypes.
- Ability to quickly move from idea to proof of concept.
- Strong problem-solving skills and structured consulting approach.
- Experience engaging with business stakeholders at various levels.
- Familiarity with modern software and product delivery methodologies.
- Exposure to AI-supported technologies such as Salesforce and AWS.