Ryan Specialty

Manager, Automation and AI Enablement

Chicago - Illinois - Wacker · Full-time

No sponsorship$154k-$192kDetected 23 days ago

DatabricksAzureMachine LearningProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This individual will bring a solid understanding of AI and data concepts to help the organization evaluate, govern, and scale AI solutions responsibly.
They will play a critical role in converting technical knowledge into enterprise-wide education and stakeholder messaging.
The role will also help identify and advance automation opportunities across the enterprise, supporting the use of AI and workflow automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and business outcomes.

Partner with business and technical teams to evaluate applied AI solutions and vendors, applying a working knowledge of how AI systems function to assess fit, risk, responsible AI considerations, business case strength, and governance requirements
Support business case development and prioritization for opportunities, helping assess expected value, feasibility, risk, and readiness to move forward
Support the development and execution of the enterprise strategy and roadmap, tracking initiatives, milestones, adoption, feedback, and outcomes
Support AI governance efforts, including policy development, responsible AI practices, risk frameworks, privacy, security, and compliance alignment
Develop enterprise communications and messaging that translate complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives for business stakeholders and executive leadership
Understanding of workflow automation concepts, including process improvement, workflow design, and the use of automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without losing sight of priorities or details

5+ years of experience in a role involving applied AI, workflow automation, technology strategy, or a related field
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess AI solutions critically and ask the right questions of both vendors and internal technical, privacy, security, and compliance teams
Demonstrated curiosity about AI and workflow automation, with a track record of experimenting with and adapting to new tools and techniques as the technology evolves
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, in both written and verbal formats
Support literacy initiatives across the enterprise, designing programs, resources, feedback loops, and adoption metrics that assess awareness, engagement, proficiency, and business impact

Background in the insurance industry, with familiarity with its regulatory environment, operations, and key business functions
Hands-on experience working with AI tools or platforms, participating in solution evaluation processes, or supporting business case development for new capabilities
Experience supporting workflow automation, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives within an enterprise environment
Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure AI services, and experience with Databricks or similar AI and data platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate, Workato, or other workflow automation platforms
Experience supporting or working within a Center of Excellence or enterprise transformation program focused on AI, workflow automation, or related technology enablement
You bring structure to a fast-moving environment and are genuinely excited about what comes next in AI and automation.
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions,

Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, including how models are built, trained, evaluated, governed, and aligned with responsible AI practices

We are looking for a technically curious, analytically grounded professional to join our team as a key partner in executing our enterprise AI strategy.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time*****

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