Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Project Manager

at Kreischer Miller

• Job title: Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, RPA
• Location requirements: Hybrid, State College, United States

About the role

• AI Innovation and Project Manager overseeing AI initiatives at Shaner Hotels for operational efficiency and workforce development. Responsible for translating AI concepts into business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a long-term AI roadmap aligned with Shaner’s mission and business goals.
• Identify high-impact AI use cases across guest experience, information technology, finance and accounting, workforce development / HR, sales and marketing, revenue management, e-commerce, and operations.
• Serve as the primary technical resource within the IT department for AI initiatives.
• Lead the identification, prototyping, and implementation of AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical resources to deploy and maintain AI systems.
• Collect, clean, and analyze organizational data to generate actionable insights that support decision-making.
• Build and apply statistical and machine learning models for purposes such as guest segmentation, demand forecasting, pricing optimization, and service personalization.
• Support integration of AI outputs into dashboards and reports for executive and operational use.
• Act as a liaison between the AI function and all internal departments.
• Communicate complex data findings and AI capabilities in clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences.
• Build trust and buy-in for AI initiatives through transparent communication and measurable results.
• Maintain and enforce the company’s AI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant AI practices.
• Establish data protection and bias monitoring standards, ensuring appropriate human oversight for all AI-generated outputs.
• Promote organization-wide understanding of AI capabilities and limitations.
• Design and deliver hands-on training for employees to use AI tools effectively in daily tasks and decision-making.
• Promote an environment of workplace safety, ensuring duties are performed in compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Combination of related experience—including internships, co-ops, or relevant professional work—required.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and hands-on work with AI or large language model (LLM) tools.
• Demonstrated success leading AI projects and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
• Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), LLMs, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Familiarity with leading AI platforms such as OpenAI, Azure ML, Google Vertex AI, UiPath, and Power Automate.
• Experience developing or managing the deployment of AI models in real-world business environments (MLOps experience a plus).

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• voluntary benefits such as life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match for all full-time associates
• paid time off benefit