Leonardo DRS

Manager – AI Excellence

Leonardo DRS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Frederick • Maryland • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the deployment and ongoing enhancement of the Business Unit Artificial Intelligence Excellence (AIEx) program in partnership with the Business Excellence organization
  • Serve as the Business Unit subject matter expert and business partner for AI initiatives, supporting the development of an AI enabled culture and driving adoption of AI tools and capabilities
  • Support the execution of the enterprise AI strategy at the Business Unit level, ensuring alignment with corporate AI governance, policies, and standards
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of AI-Ex and guide integration of AI initiatives across the business
  • Track and manage AI initiatives across the Business Unit, including monitoring project scope, budgets, schedules, and technical risks
  • Maintain visibility of AI project pipelines and provide reporting and dashboards to leadership on progress, performance, and outcomes
  • Identify opportunities for AI driven business improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams to advance initiatives
  • Support Artificial Intelligence Site (AIS) Leaders in strategy deployment and alignment across their respective sites and organizations
  • Lead the implementation of AI strategy deployment activities to deliver measurable business improvements at the site level
  • Promote structured problem-solving and continuous improvement through AI-enabled solutions and analytics
  • Work closely with Business Excellence, IT, Finance, and other functional teams to ensure successful integration of AI solutions across the Business Unit
  • Maintain awareness of Quality Assurance standards and collaborate with Quality teams to ensure AI initiatives align with the AIS quality management system
  • Support governance, risk management, and responsible AI practices across Business Unit initiatives
  • Promote AI literacy and education across the Business Unit through training, workshops, and engagement with technical and operational teams
  • Encourage participation in AI education programs and certification pathways to strengthen AI capabilities within the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated interest in advancing AI education, professional development, and certification programs
  • Experience supporting technology, analytics, automation, or AI initiatives within a business or operational environment
  • Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to track multiple initiatives and deliver results
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health/emergency leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Artificial IntelligenceAI toolsAI initiativesanalyticsautomationprogram managementproject managementrisk managementquality assurancedata science
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluencecommunicationpresentationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementtrainingstakeholder engagementcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data ScienceAI education certification