AI Engagement Manager

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under internationally recognized brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide across Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that improve quality of life and to programs that enrich communities worldwide. Travel Required: up to 10% of time. On-site. Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country. Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries. We specialize in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals and build a brighter, healthier future. As our AI Engagement Manager, you are the primary driver of AI execution on the ground. You will work with the Enterprise AI team to set strategic direction for Horizontal and Vertical AI priorities, scale strategic initiatives, surface high‑value use cases, and capture financial value for reinvestment. You are the first line of defense for AI adoption, directly training teams and orchestrating a regional network of AI Ambassadors. You cultivate your own AI skills with the latest CP tools and advise your organization on emerging opportunity areas in concert with enterprise partners. Responsibilities Scale Vertical AI Initiatives: Execute enterprise strategic AI initiatives within your division or function, translating global priorities into locally relevant programs that drive tangible business value across brands and markets. Lead Divisional/Functional Priorities: Map and assess the division's or function’s workflows to identify where AI can fundamentally change how work is done. Establish and execute top priorities to complement enterprise vertical priorities. Surface and Share High-Value Use Cases: Continuously identify, validate, and share the most impactful AI opportunities within your organization, feeding a live pipeline of use cases to AI Transformation peers and the enterprise AI team. Drive Horizontal AI Utilization: Lead hands‑on AI training and enablement for your divisional workforce. Use your own adept skills with advanced AI tools (Gemini, notebookLM, etc.) to build training and create valuable and ‘sticky’ use‑cases and drive high‑value utilization. Orchestrate Regional AI Ambassadors: Coordinate and energize your network of AI Ambassadors, aligning their efforts with divisional priorities, running training and enrichment activities, and ensuring consistent execution and momentum across hubs/sub‑functions. Capture AI Value: Track and report the tangible value generated (both FTG and growth opportunities) by AI initiatives within your division or function. Establish consistent reporting cadences with leadership and create feedback loops so data‑driven insights continuously sharpen strategy and execution. Local Risk & Governance: Serve as the primary safeguard for AI risk and compliance within your division or function. Partner with the Global AI Governance team to ensure all local initiatives meet global standards and regional regulations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering or a related field. 6+ years experience within a FMCG/CPG environment with a strong understanding of operations. Hands‑on experience using the latest AI tools in a business context across marketing, supply chain, finance, commercial, or operations. Demonstrated ability to learn, adopt, and actively use AI tools and systems; you do the work, not just direct it. A track record of delivering measurable results in complex, cross‑functional environments with stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Deep familiarity with Colgate-Palmolive's business, where value is created, how teams operate, and where AI can create meaningful change. Clear, confident communicator who can run workshops, brief executives, and energize teams. Comfortable working with ambiguity and moving fast without waiting for perfect information. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $109,600.00 – $155,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for executive‑level roles. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Minimum 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted per role and location in accordance with local laws. Our Commitment to Inclusion We develop strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers worldwide and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete the accommodation request form if you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr