AI Enablement Program Manager, FMS

This is a 2-year fixed term assignment. Stanford University seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. Stanford’s Business Affairs provides administrative policies, infrastructure, systems, services, and support for the university community. Financial Management Services (FMS), a department within Business Affairs, creates an ecosystem that promotes innovative and sound financial administration practices balancing controls, compliance, and customer service. FMS is responsible for financial policy oversight, quality assurance, and financial services at Stanford University and its affiliated entities. It also serves as a liaison to the hospitals and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). Position Overview FMS is seeking a strategic and collaborative AI Enablement Program Manager to spearhead the department’s adoption of artificial intelligence. The individual will support the department’s AI strategy, cultivate AI literacy, and ensure the organizational structure is prepared for the future. This is a unique opportunity to make a foundational impact by empowering employees to leverage AI responsibly and effectively in their daily work. Core Responsibilities Learning and Development: Design and manage the department’s end‑to‑end AI learning program, from defining learning pathways and curating training solutions to developing a central repository of best‑practice guides and self‑service resources. Center of Excellence & Community Enablement: Participate in the department’s AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to develop practical frameworks and standards, launch working groups, support a network of "AI Champions," and facilitate peer‑learning showcases and forums. Organizational Strategy & Talent: Partner with departmental leadership and HR on AI‑related talent strategy, advising on organizational design, competency modeling, and change management. Directly support talent acquisition by helping to revise job descriptions and inform interview strategies. Measurement & Impact: Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI adoption. Synthesize data into compelling narratives that inform leadership, demonstrate progress, and drive continuous improvement of the enablement program. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies that could span multiple organizational boundaries. Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good judgment and innovative, creative problem‑solving. Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational, and staff resources. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships. Relevant subject‑matter expertise. Certifications and Licenses None Pay The expected pay range for this position is $162,809 to $175,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University