AI Program Manager (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)
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The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.
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Description of Job
Do you want to make our beautiful state even better? At OIT, we provide secure digital services that put Coloradans first. We seek a skilled and motivated AI Program Manager to spearhead the State of Colorado’s efforts in adopting and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) across government agencies. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, collaborative leadership and ability to drive program details. You will be responsible for guiding the development and execution of AI initiatives, ensuring responsible use, fostering innovation, and maximizing the benefits of AI for Colorado residents.
You will be a key member of the Chief Data Office team, responsible for driving the State of Colorado’s AI framework and initiatives across government agencies. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills. In close collaboration with OIT (Office of Information Technology) resources and agency stakeholders, the AI Program Manager will develop and facilitate product roadmaps (in the areas of innovation, governance and literacy) as well as ensure alignment with broader state strategies that serve Colorado residents. The successful candidate will champion responsible AI practices, cultivate cross-agency collaboration, and deliver tangible outcomes that maximize the benefits of AI for all. If using your creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of impactful AI initiatives is what you love, apply today for the chance to also put your passion into the state you love!
Some of the opportunities for you include:
Overseeing the end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring, oversight and alignment of AI program initiatives within OIT and supporting AI initiatives across multiple state agencies.
Defining AI program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Tracking and reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
Contributing to the State of Colorado’s overall AI vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader technology strategies and objectives.
Collaborating with agency stakeholders and OIT to identify and prioritize AI opportunities that improve efficiency, service delivery, and citizen engagement.
Continuously evaluating emerging AI trends, refining the state’s approach to drive innovation and responsible adoption.
Aligning AI innovations to specific business opportunities and bringing about AI use cases, projects and initiatives in a sustainable and iterative manner.
Establishing and guiding clear processes for AI project assessment, approval, testing, and monitoring, upholding responsible AI principles.
Ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to AI development and deployment.
Integrating responsible and ethical AI practices into every phase of project delivery—from vendor selection and data governance to deployment and monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum five (5) of years in product/program management, with a focus on technology or AI-driven products.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in AI (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision).
Experience defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the public sector or government agencies.
Experience with grant proposal development.
Experience in Change Management
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Conditions of Employment:
OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.
This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.
Supplemental Information
While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.
We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.
Our application process and what to expect after you apply are described in the videos found here.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.
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