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For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! AI is moving fast at Cirrus Logic - across IT, Engineering, PMO, and beyond. This role sits at the center of that momentum, with the opportunity to shape how we adopt AI thoughtfully, build the skills of our people, and ensure IT is a strategic partner in the company's AI journey. We're looking for an experienced manager to lead AI program strategy and execution within the Information Technology organization. In this role, you'll own the IT AI roadmap, drive adoption across the company, and serve as the primary connector between IT and the many teams across Cirrus Logic exploring and building with AI. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable setting strategy, rolling up their sleeves to design solutions and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level. You'll bring structure and momentum to a fast-moving space while keeping people informed, enabled, and aligned.
Responsibilities
Program Oversight
- Own and manage the IT AI program portfolio, including tracking initiatives, dependencies, risks, and outcomes
- Define and maintain the IT AI roadmap in alignment with broader company strategy and priorities
- Establish governance practices, intake processes, and decision frameworks for AI initiatives within IT
- Monitor AI tool usage, adoption metrics, and ROI to inform investment decisions and program direction
- Follow industry trends in AI innovation and advanced use cases and incorporate new innovations into our AI initiatives.
User Enablement & Training
- Collaborate with Learning and Development team to design and deliver AI training programs for employees at all levels - from AI 101 to role-specific, advanced use case workshops
- Develop scalable enablement materials, playbooks, and best practices that help employees get real value from AI tools
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating AI tools, helping them identify the right approach for their needs
- Champion responsible AI use in alignment with Cirrus Logic's AI Technology Usage Policy
AI Initiative Leadership
- Lead IT-owned AI initiatives from concept through delivery, coordinating resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
- Partner with IT leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities across IT functions and in support of business strategy and objectives
- Evaluate new AI tools and platforms, leading proof-of-concept efforts and translating findings into actionable recommendations
- Ensure AI initiatives are well-scoped, properly resourced, and deliver measurable outcomes
- Manage resources within IT and cross-functionally to execute on the strategy and objectives. Long term opportunity to build and develop a team of AI professionals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as IT's primary liaison to AI initiatives happening across the organization - including Engineering, PMO, HR, and other business functions
- Facilitate regular communication and coordination across teams to reduce duplication, share learnings, and align on shared infrastructure or tooling
- Represent IT in company-wide AI working groups, steering committees, and leadership forums
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their AI needs and connect them with the right IT resources or solutions
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in IT, program management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a management or lead role
- Demonstrated experience managing technology programs or initiatives, ideally in an enterprise environment
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, enterprise AI tools, and the practical realities of AI adoption at scale
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective training and enablement programs for diverse audiences
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa
- Experience working cross-functionally across IT, Engineering, and business teams
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity in a fast-moving space
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Glean, Claude Cowork, OpenAI, or similar)
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, cybersecurity and data privacy considerations
- Background in change management or organizational enablement
- Experience with project/program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
- PMP, Agile, or similar certification a plus
- Prior experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry
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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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