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Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineering Management

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $149K - $189K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ November 4th, 2026
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my529 is hiring a Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management. This role leads the organization's AI strategy by collaborating with all departments under executive governance to integrate AI into operations, foster an AI-driven culture through training, and ensure responsible AI technology use. The position also advises on AI technology, infrastructure, vendor relations, security, and develops multi-year roadmaps while overseeing proof-of-concept projects.

Highlights

  • Lead AI governance framework, policies, standards, and controls aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

  • Advise on regulatory compliance including data privacy, AML/KYC, and SEC oversight with a focus on ethical AI use.

  • Evaluate AI capabilities in existing platforms, manage implementation of new AI functionalities coordinating with IT, Security, and Legal.

  • Ensure AI initiatives address cybersecurity, data integrity, model risks, and operational resilience with proper guardrails.

  • Support audits and maintain documentation for responsible AI usage.

  • Track KPIs including staff engagement, fraud reduction, and new product launches to drive measurable outcomes.

  • Engage strategically with vendors, regulators, fintech organizations, and industry consortia on AI advancements.

  • Oversee AI initiatives and lead deployment of machine learning models for risk assessment, predictive analytics, customer service, anomaly detection, and automation.

  • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years or Master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience; higher education can substitute work experience.

  • Compensation range: $148,533.97 - $189,380.81 depending on experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineering Management Full Description

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 11/02/2026
Requisition Number PRN46651B
Job Title Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineering Management
Working Title Sr. Manager, AI Management
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M4 - Senior Manager
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday with hybrid flexibility.
Business hours: 8am – 5pm 
VP Area President
Department 01396 - my529
Location My529 Downtown SLC
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $148,533.97 - $189,380.81 Depending on experience
Close Date 11/16/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
About Us
my529 is a nonprofit, self-supporting agency that administers a public trust. my529 is the State of Utah’s 529 education savings plan and is consistently ranked as one of the best 529 plans in the nation. my529 mixes the stability of government with a goal-driven business environment. Sound financial management and expanded marketing have created substantial growth over the last several years. Our team of over 90 employees has a clear vision of growth and the teamwork needed to support it. You can learn more about us at www.my529.org.

Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management:
This position leads my529’s AI strategy through partnering with all departments under the governance of the Executive Leadership Team to integrate AI into daily operations. Cultivating an AI-driven culture through training, education, and the identification of emerging skills needed across the organization is critical. The position serves as a key advisor on AI-related technology, infrastructure, architecture, vendor selection, security, fraud prevention, and productivity initiatives, and develops multi-year roadmaps, evaluates build-versus-buy decisions, and guides pilot and proof-of-concept efforts.
Responsibilities
  • Own and administer my529’s AI Governance framework, policies, standards, and controls. Ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with business strategies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Advise and participate with Executive leadership in their governance of policy development, oversight, compliance, ethical AI usage, including coordination with risk management and Information Security.
  • Advise on regulatory conformity and assist in navigating financial regulations (e.g., data privacy, PII, AML/KYC, SEC oversight, Industry Standards) with Compliance. Implement governance frameworks for AI (explainability, auditability).
  • Serve as the lead for evaluating AI capabilities within existing technology platforms and tools, assessing new features for business value, risk, and alignment with organizational objectives. Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, providing guidance on new AI functionality within existing platforms and tools, including coordinating with IT, Security, Legal, and other teams to oversee the review, configuration, implementation, and responsible use of new AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Ensure that AI initiatives are coordinated with cybersecurity and address data integrity, model risks, and operational resilience policies. Advise in establishing guardrails, ethical guidelines, and human oversight.
  • Support internal/external audits and maintain documentation for responsible AI use.
  • Drive measurable outcomes, identify and track KPIs, staff engagement and confidence, fraud reduction, and new product launches.
  • Foster strategic engagement with vendors, regulators, industry consortia, and fintech organizations to proactively assess and capitalize on advancements in AI technologies, including agentic AI and model evolution.
  • Oversee AI initiatives and lead development/deployment of machine learning models for risk assessment, predictive analytics, customer service (chatbots/agents), anomaly detection, and process automation across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience with blockchain/distributed ledger technology integration.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
  3. At this time, my529 will not be sponsoring employment visas. Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? (e.g. H1-B)
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you live within or are you willing to relocate to within commuting distance of the my529 Main Office in Salt Lake City prior to start of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
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