Academy Sports
Sr Manager Artificial Intelligence CoE Product Enablement
Headquarters - Katy, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey.
- Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
Responsibilities
- Own AI CoE product intake, roadmap prioritization, enablement planning, pilot execution, adoption, and value tracking
- Lead AI CoE initiatives at enterprise scale across multiple business units
- Define and own the AI CoE operating model including governance, intake, and platform reuse
- Partner with business and senior leadership to identify AI use cases tied to productivity, operational improvement, risk reduction, and decision-making
- Guide design and rollout of AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft AI platforms and enterprise data sources
- Determine optimal delivery path across native platforms, CoE-built solutions, architecture support, and third-party tools
- Partner with Architecture, Security, Legal, and Data teams to ensure solutions are secure, governed, and supportable
- Build and scale repeatable enablement patterns, intake templates, adoption playbooks, and governance mechanisms
- Manage relationships with strategic partners supporting AI platform and delivery
- Lead and develop team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3-5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams
- Experience with Microsoft AI tools including Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Graph
- Regular in-office attendance is required
Nice to have
- Retail or multi-site experience strongly preferred
Skills
- Translate business problems into AI opportunities, solution requirements, and adoption plans
- Define enterprise AI strategy, operating models, and adoption frameworks
- Apply knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Power Platform, and enterprise data sources
- Apply sound judgment on responsible AI, data privacy, access controls, prompt security, and cost management
- Communicate effectively with and influence senior and executive stakeholders
- Experience owning or contributing to enterprise governance frameworks or operating models
Benefits
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Company info
- At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
- We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
- Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
- Education
- At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people.
- We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
- We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first.
- What fuels us?
- Our belief in the power of fun.
- Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own.
Equal opportunity
- Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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