Program Manager AI and Automation

Ziegler Companies is seeking a Program Manager AI and Automation to build and scale the enterprises AI and automation capability. This role serves as the companys primary strategist governor and change leader responsible for defining the AI vision establishing governance delivering early outcomes and maturing the practice over time. Operating in a Microsoft first environment (Dynamics 365 Microsoft 365 Azure) the role ensures AI is applied to amplify our people and relationships reduce cost to serve improve operational efficiency and support growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise AI & automation strategy and roadmap

• Establish secure governed architectural patterns for AI solutions and autonomous agents

• Lead AI governance including intake risk classification documentation standards and compliance

• Manage the AI & automation intake process and maintain a prioritized enterprise backlog

• Own the AI budget monitor consumption and develop ROI and valuerealization metrics

• Evaluate Microsoftcentric and thirdparty AI platforms; guide buildvsbuy decisions

• Drive workforce enablement through training guardrails and practical AI use cases.

• Lead crossfunctional delivery pods to achieve outcomebased results

• Partner across IT and business teams to identify highvalue AI opportunities and drive organizational change

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

• 3 years of progressive experience across enterprise technology domains including applications platforms data or systems.

• 3 years driving outcomes across organizational and functional boundaries through strategic influence

• Proven experience establishing governance operating models and decision frameworks for complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated financial discipline including managing variable consumption-based technology costs and building ROI cases.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear executive-level decisions.

• Strategic yet pragmatic; focuses on outcomes over novelty

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity while building structure and discipline

• Highly collaborative with a bias toward shared ownership

• Willing to challenge existing models to improve speed and effectiveness

• Trusted by peers as a thoughtful leader not an AI evangelist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating in a Microsoft-centric enterprise (Dynamics 365 Microsoft 365 Azure).

• Leadership in leading automation AI or large-scale technology-enabled transformation initiatives

• Experience driving change in organizations adopting new service models and trying to grow in new markets while sustaining culture

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Using hands talking and hearing

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914 Ziegler is a third-generation family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30 locations in Minnesota Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is

$95100.00 to $118800.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills experience education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicants location. Along with competitive pay full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account) Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.