Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Execution Manager

Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a visionary Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Execution Manager to serve as the focal point for AI across the company driving strategy enabling execution and evangelizing the transformative potential of AI across all PS&E business units The Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Execution Manager will serve as the central hub for all AI initiatives at PS&E from strategic planning to hands on enablement This leader will partner with executives department heads and technical teams to identify high impact opportunities for AI and automation champion AI literacy across the organization and ensure that PS&E stays ahead of the curve in applying AI to business challenges fan engagement and operational excellence This is both a strategic and applied role part AI program leader part innovation evangelist part solution architect ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES AI Strategy & Leadership Define and lead the company wide AI vision roadmap and adoption strategy in alignment with CIOCTO leadership and corporate objectives

Evaluate and prioritize AI opportunities across departments Marketing Operations Ticketing HR Finance and Fan Experience Serve as the primary AI point of contact for business leaders seeking to apply AI tools and solutions to their operations

Partner with the VP of Data and data engineering teams to ensure the right infrastructure pipelines and governance are in place for responsible AI use Innovation & Implementation Lead exploration and experimentation with emerging AI technologies including generative AI computer vision predictive modeling and natural language tools

Translate business needs into scalable ethical AI solutions build buy or integrate

Oversee proof of concepts POCs and pilot programs; define metrics for success and help teams operationalize results

Partner with IT and Security to ensure AI tools meet privacy governance and cybersecurity standards

Evangelism & Enablement Act as PS&Es AI evangelist educating internal teams on capabilities limitations and responsible use of AIDevelop and lead internal workshops training and AI awareness programs to elevate organizational literacy

Collaborate with communications and HR to promote innovation success stories and encourage cross departmental collaboration

Governance & Ethics Work closely with Legal Security and Privacy teams to establish and maintain responsible AI use guidelines and policies

Ensure transparency fairness and accountability in all AI applications

Evaluate and mitigate bias data misuse or compliance risks

In every position each employee is expected to align with PS&Es mission and core values along with actively participating in company sponsored community outreach programs

Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 7 years of experience in AI machine learning data science or technology innovation roles

Proven success leading AI adoption innovation programs or applied ML solutions in a business setting

Strong understanding of AI tools frameworks and cloud ecosystems eg OpenAI Vertex AI Azure AI Hugging Face Lang Chain etc Experience bridging technical and non technical teams excellent communication and storytelling skills

Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through deployment and measurement

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science or Engineering required;
Masters or MBA preferred

Passion for sports entertainment and how AI can transform fan and business experiences PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to Sit Stand Walk Reach Lift Use  a computer

Speak hear and write

While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in the Fieldhouse game environment is usually loud The stress level may become high during certain times of the year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age gender identity marital status disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law At Pacers Sports & Entertainment PS&E we are dedicated to delivering best in class sports and entertainment experiences while making a positive impact on our community As the home of the Indiana Pacers Indiana Fever Noblesville Boom Pacers…