[Hiring] AI Product Manager @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to spearhead our organization's emerging technology initiatives and shape the future of our digital services. The IT Program Manager (AI Product Manager) leads the planning, development, and ongoing management of artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions that support agency programs and mission goals. This position provides centralized coordination for AI use cases, training, and governance to ensure consistent, secure, and ethical use across programs, while serving as the primary link between business programs, technical teams, and governance partners to deliver measurable public value, reduce duplication of efforts, and strengthen the agency's internal AI capability. This role is essential for an expert ready to champion strategic AI adoption while maintaining high standards of data integrity and ethical governance.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of experience in AI, project coordination, project management, and program management (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• AI, machine learning, or data analytics certification is a plus

Requirements

• Manages the intake and review of proposed AI initiatives in alignment with agency goals.
• Evaluates business value, data readiness, risk, and ethical considerations to prioritize and approve AI use cases for development.
• Leads the planning, development, and delivery of approved AI solutions.
• Coordinates with IT teams, vendors, and program staff to ensure successful, secure, and ethical implementation.
• Ensures AI solutions meet privacy, security, legal, records, and ethical AI standards.
• Supports governance reviews, bias mitigation transparency, and risk assessments.
• Serves as a liaison between technical teams and business programs.
• Supports communication, training, and user adoption activities, including responsible and ethical AI use.
• Defines performance measures, monitors results, and leads improvements to ensure AI solutions meet business needs.
• Monitors AI trends and helps plan future AI initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
• We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities