AI Champions Program Lead

ISO New England is seeking an AI Champions Program Lead to drive enterprise-wide AI transformation. The ideal candidate will help execute AI vision and strategy, help build organizational AI capabilities, and foster a network of AI Champions across business units to accelerate adoption and innovation while maintaining governance and compliance. This role is fundamentally about scaling adoption and novel use case discovery and enablement through people, not just technology.   What we offer you: A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus Robust benefits package, including: Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support Tuition reimbursement and professional development Wellness programs, including an onsite gym Flexible work hours Employee Business Networks  Free coffee at our onsite café Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite) Distance-based relocation assistance available   How you will make an Impact Execution of AI Strategic Leadership & Vision Collaborate on and help communicate the organization's AI vision, strategy, and business case aligned with ISO New England's priorities (grid modernization, reliability, operational excellence, and markets efficiency) Work with executive leadership to establish clear AI ambitions and translate them into divisional strategies  Drive operating model changes required for AI adoption across the enterprise Building & Facilitating the AI Champions Network Establish and formalize a community of practice (CoP) of AI champions drawn from across all business functions  Define clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for AI champions (identifying use cases, educating peers, promoting tools, sharing success stories) Recruit early adopters and AI enthusiasts who can serve as peer influencers and role models within their teams  Provide champions with resources, training, and ongoing support to sustain engagement and effectiveness  Fostering AI Adoption & Culture Build and sustain a culture of disciplined innovation by facilitating workshops, hackathons, knowledge-sharing forums, and peer learning forums  Work with champions to identify, prioritize, and develop AI use cases Monitor the champions program continuously, adapting and expanding it as it gains traction across business units  Governance & Risk Management Work with IT Directors to establish AI governance frameworks and policies that balance innovation with risk management, compliance, and responsible AI practices  Coordinate with AI champions to embed governance policies locally and ensure consistent adherence to enterprise AI principles  Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements relevant to the energy and utilities industry Organizational Capability Building Oversee talent upskilling, and development programs to build internal AI expertise  Collaborate with HR to develop targeted AI literacy initiatives for workforce segments most impacted by AI  Lead cross-functional initiatives (with IT, data, finance, legal, etc.) to remove barriers to AI adoption Collaborate with HR to develop change management program to help adoption of AI at different levels Reporting and Metrics for AI Program Collaborate with IT and Business Units to design the metrics to measure the progress of AI adoption across different dimensions including business outcomes, applications, teams and employees Collaborate with IT Directors, cost center managers, and FinOps Lead to design and develop reports to help budgeting and forecasts related to AI programs   What we are looking for Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred 5+ years in enterprise strategy, digital transformation, or IT leadership 3+ years building and scaling cross-functional teams or communities of practice Demonstrated success driving adoption of new technologies or methodologies at scale Proven experience translating technical concepts for business audiences, developing AI use cases, and evangelizing AI benefits   Strong skills in fostering collaboration across silos, managing resistance, and building coalitions  Proven ability to establish and sustain communities of practice, activate grassroots advocates, and drive peer-to-peer engagement  Ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and evangelize AI benefits  Track record leading large-scale, cross-functional organizational change initiatives in complex, regulated environments      This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).   The expected salary range for this position is $185,000 - $220,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks. #LI-HYBRID