Senior Manager, AI Strategy – Integration

TheKey

Lead the design, governance, and execution of enterprise AI initiatives at TheKey. Drive measurable business outcomes by embedding AI into clinical operations and administrative workflows.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureBigQueryCloudETL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to TheKey's strategic pillars.
Establish and chair the AI Governance Committee; develop policies for responsible AI use, model risk management, bias monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Present business cases, ROI analyses, and architectural recommendations to the Architecture Review Board for funding and prioritization decisions.
Define KPIs, success metrics, and a continuous-improvement feedback loop for all AI pilots and production deployments.
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing AI Integration team responsible for delivering AI solutions.
Own end-to-end delivery of AI-powered integration projects.
Drive change management and adoption programs in partnership with operations and training teams.
Serve as the AI domain lead within the enterprise architecture function.
Partner with data engineering to design and maintain curated, governed data pipelines that feed AI/ML models.
Evaluate, score, and recommend AI/ML vendors and tools through the IT intake and scoping process; manage vendor relationships post-selection.
Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable narratives for executive leadership, clinical directors, and field operations teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in IT, data engineering, or AI/ML, with at least 3 years in a people-management role leading cross-functional delivery teams.
Demonstrated track record of defining and executing an AI or advanced analytics strategy in a multi-site, operationally complex environment.
Hands-on familiarity with cloud AI/ML platforms (Google Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, or equivalent AWS/Azure services) and modern integration patterns (REST APIs, event streaming, ETL/ELT).
Experience managing vendor evaluation, selection, and integration within a governed IT intake framework.
Strong understanding of healthcare data privacy and compliance requirements (HIPAA, BAAs, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to C-suite and clinical audiences.
Experience in home health, home care, or post-acute care settings. (Preferred)
Familiarity with WellSky or similar home health information systems. (Preferred)
Google Cloud Professional certifications (e.g., Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Professional Data Engineer). (Preferred)
Experience with generative AI platforms (Gemini, OpenAI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. (Preferred)
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) or demonstrated experience leading technology adoption programs. (Preferred)
Background in IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and architecture review board processes. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
TouchCare VirtualCare
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Matching
Employee Assistance Program
PTO Plan for Non-Exempt Employees
Flexible PTO Plan for Exempt Employees
Holidays and Floating Holidays
Pet Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI strategyAI governancemodel risk managementbias monitoringKPI definitionAI integrationdata engineeringcloud AI/ML platformsREST APIsETL/ELT

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringchange managementcollaborationpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning EngineerGoogle Cloud Professional Data Engineerchange management certificationProsci ADKAR