Sr. Manager, AI Strategy & Integration

Travel Required Travel - up to 10% of time. Posting Details Posting Start Date: 6/12/26 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#173812 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Senior Manager of AI Strategy & Integration We are seeking a Senior Manager of AI Strategy & Integration to lead the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across our global Customer Development (CD) function. You will serve as the bridge between emerging AI technologies, commercial business needs, and our technical execution teams. You will not necessarily be writing production code daily; rather, you will be the chief architect of our sales AI roadmap. Working closely with our Data Engineering and Solution Architecture teams, you will ensure our data models support advanced AI use cases and that AI capabilities are seamlessly integrated into our core sales applications (TPM, SFA/FFA, Pricing & Promo). Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What you’ll do Strategic Roadmap Development: Create, own, and prioritize a pipeline of high-impact AI/ML use cases for the Sales function, moving the business from historical reporting to predictive and prescriptive capabilities (e.g., Trade Promotion Optimization, predictive ordering, intelligent routing). Business Evangelism & Change Management: Act as the primary AI ambassador to Sales Directors and Field Leaders. Demystify AI concepts, showcase the "art of the possible," and drive user adoption while managing expectations around delivery and data readiness. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner heavily with Data Engineers to ensure underlying data pipelines and models are primed for AI consumption. Architecture & Integration: Collaborate with Solution Architects to design how AI models will integrate seamlessly into existing off-the-shelf platforms (TPM, SFA) to deliver insights directly into the users' workflow. Technology Scouting & Vendor Management: Continuously monitor the AI landscape. Evaluate the AI roadmaps of our current software vendors and assess new tools, frameworks, and startups that fit within our broader enterprise architecture and security frameworks. Proof of Concept (PoC) Execution: Lead agile sprints to build prototypes, test prompt engineering frameworks, and validate business ROI before scaling solutions enterprise-wide. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all AI initiatives adhere to global corporate standards for data privacy, security, and responsible AI usage. Required Qualifications Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT, Data Science, or Technical Product Management, with at least 3 years focused on delivering AI, ML, or advanced analytics solutions. FMCG & Sales Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of FMCG sales processes, including Trade Promotion Management (TPM), Sales Force Automation (SFA), route-to-market strategies, and pricing elasticity. AI/ML Fluency: Deep conceptual understanding of machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics, Generative AI (LLMs, RAG architectures), and MLOps. Preferred Qualifications Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical AI concepts into clear business value for non-technical commercial stakeholders. Analytical Problem Solving: Strong product management mindset with the ability to identify business friction points, calculate ROI, and prioritize initiatives effectively. Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Proven track record of deploying scalable technology within large, complex enterprise environments while adhering to strict data governance and security protocols. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true 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 to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and 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 Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr