University of Kentucky
AI Developer Manager
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
💰
$94K - $160K
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Other
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January 14th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an AI Developer Manager who leads and oversees teams of AI developers in designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions. This role requires combining technical leadership and people management to ensure project success, alignment with organizational goals, and team growth, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation and establish best AI practices.
Highlights
- Lead and manage teams of AI developers.
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions.
- Ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and drive innovation.
- Establish and promote best practices in AI development.
- Required experience: 9 years in related work.
- Required education: Bachelor's degree.
- Technical skills include experience with Microsoft AI tools (Azure AI, Copilot Studio, Power Platform AI Builder) and DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Supervisory responsibilities included.
- Salary range: $93,954 - $159,744 per year.
AI Developer Manager Full Description
AI Developer Manager
Posting Details
Job Title | AI Developer Manager
Requisition Number | RE52810
Working Title |
Department Name | 3L400:ITS Enterprise Systems
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 51
Salary Range | $93,954-159,744/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 9 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long period of time
Shift | Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; possibility of excess of 40 hours per week or weekend hours, depending on workload
Job Summary | The AI Developer Manager leads and oversees teams of artificial intelligence (AI) developers in designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management to ensure successful project delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and the professional growth of team members. The AI Developer Manager collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, drives innovation, and establishes best practices in AI development within the organization.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 01/26/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE52810
Working Title |
Department Name | 3L400:ITS Enterprise Systems
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 51
Salary Range | $93,954-159,744/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 9 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long period of time
Shift | Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; possibility of excess of 40 hours per week or weekend hours, depending on workload
Job Summary | The AI Developer Manager leads and oversees teams of artificial intelligence (AI) developers in designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management to ensure successful project delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and the professional growth of team members. The AI Developer Manager collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, drives innovation, and establishes best practices in AI development within the organization.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 01/26/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with software development in large/complex environments.
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * How much experience do you have with Microsoft AI tools such as Azure AI, Copilot Studio, or Power Platform AI Builder?
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * Provide a brief example of your experience working with end users/customers on systems/applications that you have supported.
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you handle authentication and security when building AI agents in Microsoft environments?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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