AI Systems Manager

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AI Systems Manager governing enterprise AI platforms at Wilson Sonsini, a global technology and life-sciences law firm. Leading adoption, security, budgets, analytics and AI Systems staff.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timePalo Alto • California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $163,200 - $220,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing enterprise AI platforms, including user provisioning, licensing, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop usage analytics, and drive platform adoption while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

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Enterprise AI Platform ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementUsage Analytics Development

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Hard Skills

AI Platform AdministrationSaaS Application ManagementUser ProvisioningLicensing ManagementConfiguration ManagementData Privacy ComplianceInformation Security GovernanceAnalytics Dashboard DevelopmentCost Allocation ModelingPlatform Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI PlatformsLarge Language Model ToolsCloud-Based PlatformsProject Management ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Technology PlatformsProfessional Services ExperienceGovernance and Support FunctionsService-Level AgreementsRisk Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the firm’s enterprise artificial intelligence platform function
Administer, maintain, secure and scale firm-wide AI platforms
Manage user provisioning, licensing, roles and permissions across chat-based, agentic and developer-facing tools
Own the AI platform roadmap and coordinate upgrades, feature rollouts, integrations and configuration changes
Manage AI platform vendors, contracts, renewals, escalations and service-level commitments
Triage and resolve platform access, performance and functionality issues
Support onboarding, training and adoption programs for business professionals, cross-functional teams, developers and engineers
Create documentation, playbooks and best-practice guidance
Identify high-value AI use cases and drive enterprise adoption
Establish feedback channels and user-support processes
Own the AI platform budget and report on costs, variances and forecasts
Develop usage analytics and reporting dashboards covering adoption, utilization, cost-per-user and ROI
Analyze usage trends and recommend license optimization and platform scaling
Develop cost-allocation models and support annual budgeting and forecasting
Enforce AI usage policies, data-handling guidelines and access controls
Coordinate AI feature, platform and policy rollouts
Align AI initiatives with the broader technology roadmap and project portfolio
Integrate AI platforms with the firm’s data and application ecosystem
Maintain compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements and client-driven requirements
Support audits, security reviews and risk assessments
Manage, mentor and support the AI Systems team
Lead project planning, execution, intake triage, prioritization, testing, training, documentation and skill development
Set team goals and priorities with IT and firm stakeholders
Manage AI-related invoices, bill payments and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience managing enterprise technology platforms, SaaS applications, or AI/ML systems
2+ years directly managing a team
Proven experience leading platform adoption, governance and support functions for a large, enterprise-scale organization
BS and/or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Experience managing technology budgets, vendor relationships and usage analytics/reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
Experience administering enterprise SaaS or cloud-based platforms at scale, including user provisioning, licensing, configuration and lifecycle management
Working knowledge of leading generative AI platforms and large language model tools
Strong analytical skills and experience building usage dashboards, spend reports and adoption metrics
Experience developing and managing technology budgets, vendor contracts and service-level agreements
Experience building or supporting intake and triage processes
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional IT and administrative teams, including Innovation, IT, Marketing, KM, HR and Finance
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and securely
Familiarity with data privacy, information security and responsible-AI governance principles, including model risk, data residency and access controls
Law firm or professional-services experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Professional and personal development opportunities
Team-oriented approach for all employees
Stable and optimal work/life balance
Diverse and inclusive workforce
Legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance