Associate Manager, Operations, Governance & AI Enablement

Role Description

The Associate Manager, Operations, Governance & AI Enablement supports operational implementation, governance processes, and AI integration across The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact team’s portfolio.

• Manage core coordination and execution across operational systems, governance activities, and emerging AI initiatives.
• Partner closely with corporate finance and accounting teams, serving as a liaison for the team and ensuring strong coordination, alignment, and information flow.
• Own defined areas of work, executing against established priorities, with the potential for managing contractors or full-time employees.
• Support leadership and program leads to ensure operational and governance consistency, organization, and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Coordination
  • Provide support to team leadership to coordinate planning and execution of Trustee and Grant Committee meetings, including schedules, materials, and communications.
  • Manage workback timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on time and aligned across the team.
  • Support development and assembly of meeting materials in partnership with program leads and leadership.
  • Maintain organized governance processes, documentation, and tracking.
• AI Integration & Execution Support
  • Support identification and coordination of opportunities to use AI across the Social Impact team.
  • Help manage AI-related projects, including coordination with internal stakeholders and enterprise technology partners.
  • Assist with logistics and execution of AI training and adoption efforts in partnership with team leadership.
  • Track AI-related workstreams, milestones, and follow-ups.
• Operational Coordination & Systems Support
  • Oversee grantmaking processes across the team, including documentation, approvals, coordination with software vendors, and process improvements.
  • Help ensure alignment between governance timelines, program execution, and reporting needs.
  • Maintain documentation, trackers, and systems that support team operations.
  • Coordinate with operations and grants systems partners on updates and issue resolution.
  • Identify opportunities to improve or streamline recurring processes and support implementation.
• Finance Coordination
  • Serve as a point of coordination with departmental Finance team, Corporate Accounting, and related partners.
  • Ensure accurate and timely flow of financial information between teams.
  • Provide feedback and support to teams managing our finances to ensure accuracy and efficiency of our financial management processes.
• Disaster Response Coordination
  • Support coordination of the Foundation’s philanthropic disaster response efforts, as determined.
  • Help execute against established giving models and processes.
  • Coordinate internal alignment and logistics during response efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience coordinating projects, timelines, and deliverables across stakeholders.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to execute defined responsibilities while exercising sound judgment and escalation when needed.
• Comfort learning and applying new tools, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with operational or tracking systems.
• High proficiency in grants management software and processes, Power BI, and other operational technology tools.
• Proficiency in analyzing and using data to make informed recommendations and decisions.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% for meetings, convenings, and events.
• Remote; open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits

• Compensation offered for this role is $75,100.00 - $126,325.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for remote work.
• Support for a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions when working from home.
• Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.