Product Manager, AI Strategy and Enablement

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Job Summary Under the direction of the VP of Global Products and Technology, the Product Manager, AI Strategy & Enablement is responsible for the AI capabilities and use cases within the enterprise AI portfolio. This role establishes and maintains AI roadmaps in partnership with business, technology, security, and data stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives are prioritized, governed, and scaled in alignment with strategic imperatives. The Product Manager maintains a broad and current view of AI technologies, enterprise readiness, regulatory considerations, and emerging trends, ensuring AI adoption delivers measurable business value while managing risk. Responsibilities Maintain an understanding of overall business strategy and how AI capabilities and use cases support strategic priorities Maintain a deep understanding of internal business partners, workflows, and organizational readiness for AI adoption Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to plan and maintain an AI portfolio roadmap spanning experimentation, pilot, and scaled deployment Collaborate with enterprise architecture, AI engineering, data, security, and delivery teams to translate business opportunities into well‑scoped and governed AI initiatives Drive innovation by incorporating emerging AI technologies and solution patterns into the AI roadmap Interface with internal partners regarding AI strategy, capabilities, value propositions, and usage expectations Develop and manage AI adoption and enablement strategies across the enterprise Work with Communications and Technology leaders to establish clear messaging that promotes responsible AI understanding and adoption Define, track, and communicate business value metrics for AI initiatives, including ROI assumptions, realized value, and operating costs Partner with Technology, Security, Legal, and Compliance to define and maintain AI governance standards, guardrails, and operating agreements Manage capital investment planning to support AI experimentation, platform investments, and scaled deployments Consider risk and risk management in the design, deployment, and operation of AI capabilities Associate Management Build and manage product or portfolio specialists supporting AI use‑case intake and value tracking, as appropriate Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and responsible experimentation Mentor product team members on communication, prioritization, and decision‑making Comply with all policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations Perform related duties as assigned Qualifications 10+ years in technology, data, or platform leadership roles 5+ years working with AI/ML or advanced analytics in enterprise environments Demonstrated experience building operating models, governance frameworks, or Centers of Excellence Skills & Attributes Strong strategic and systems thinker with pragmatic execution mindset Comfortable navigating ambiguity and emerging technology Excellent communicator with both technical and executive stakeholders Deep appreciation for security, risk, and regulatory considerations Strong conceptual understanding of modern AI/ML and generative AI architectures Familiarity with cloud platforms, data platforms, and MLOps concepts Not required to be a daily coder, but must credibly engage technical teams Benefits Medical, dental, and vision care Backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support Behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave Training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities Equal Employment Opportunity Full time. Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr