Program Manager, AI Enablement Houston, Texas, United States

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper‑scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid‑safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future. Build how ON.energy actually uses AI AI only matters if people use it, and if it makes the work meaningfully better. We're hiring a Program Manager, AI Enablement to build and run ON.energy's enterprise AI adoption program from the ground up. This is a high-ownership role for someone who turns ambiguity into momentum. You'll operate ahead of fully formed governance, tooling, and staffing, creating clarity through execution and proving value through rapid delivery. You'll partner closely with AI Engineers, who handle the building. Your job is to make sure we're building the right things, getting them adopted, and showing measurable outcomes the executive team can defend. The CTO is the executive sponsor for AI Enablement and you'll work closely with him on prioritization and executive alignment. The day-to-day work of moving the company forward is yours. Responsibilities The enterprise AI adoption program end to end, from use case discovery through production rollout and impact measurement Identifying and prioritizing high-value AI use cases across Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, and Commercial Running enablement programs that drive adoption: live trainings, onboarding sessions, office hours, internal community channels Coaching users on prompt engineering: helping them translate business questions into effective prompts, refining outputs, and developing reusable prompt patterns Curating and publishing a library of use cases, prompt examples, and how-to guides; connecting power users to showcase real examples Facilitating adoption events (prompt‑athons, internal demos, lunch and learns) including planning, facilitation, and follow‑up Consulting with teams on use cases and recommending the simplest effective approach, prioritizing out‑of‑the‑box capabilities over custom development Advising on tool limitations and when lightweight scripting or custom build is warranted versus when the request should be re‑scoped Defining, tracking, and reporting adoption metrics (usage, activation, active users) and business impact to the executive team Collecting user feedback, surfacing blockers, and proposing practical solutions Coordinating with IT, Security, and Compliance to ensure AI use follows approved governance and responsible‑use guidance Killing initiatives that aren't working and reallocating effort, without drama Requirements Five plus years of experience driving cross‑functional programs, with at least one tour leading a horizontal initiative (cloud migration, digital transformation, ERP, security program, prior AI/ML rollout, or equivalent) Proven experience in enablement, change management, training, customer success, solutions consulting, or internal evangelism Demonstrated ability to drive change in an organization where you don't have direct authority over the people doing the work Strong technical literacy. You don't need to write the code, but you need to understand AI well enough to call BS, prioritize ruthlessly, and earn the respect of engineers Working knowledge of modern AI productivity tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude for Work including Cowork and Claude in Excel, ChatGPT Enterprise, Gemini, or equivalent) and common enterprise use cases Familiarity with deploying and governing AI tools in a Microsoft 365 environment (Entra ID, conditional access, Purview, Defender) A portfolio of shipped outcomes, not just programs run. We want to see specific tools driven to specific adoption rates with specific business impact Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable working across functions and seniority levels Pragmatic about ROI. Equally allergic to hype‑driven projects and to perfectionism that prevents shipping Preferred Experience Background in energy, utilities, industrial, or other operationally complex sectors Hands‑on familiarity with modern AI tooling at a literacy level (LLM applications, RAG, agentic systems, evaluation frameworks) Exposure to OT/ICS environments or other settings where data sensitivity and operational safety constrain what you can deploy Prior experience as the first or early AI program hire at a company Evangelism mindset. Inspires adoption through practical value, storytelling, and clear examples Coaching and facilitation. Helps users learn by doing; adapts to different skill levels Works within tool constraints; avoids unnecessary engineering and complexity Bias for action. Tests, iterates, and shares learnings quickly Collaboration and trust. Open communication, receptive to feedback, proactive about surfacing risks and blockers Benefits For US‑based roles - What you’ll get: Competitive salary + annual performance‑based bonus eligibility Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays For Mexico‑based roles - What you’ll get: Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility Major medical expenses and life insurance Paid time off and holidays (per local policy) For all roles: Professional development and growth opportunities Opportunity to grow with a mission‑driven team shaping the future of clean energy Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr on.energy