Senior Program Manager, AI Enablement

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).

We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

To  learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to  www.topconcareers.com.

Summary

Topcon Positioning Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager, AI Enablement to facilitate enterprise AI initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for driving the safe, scalable, and value-focused adoption of AI technologies by establishing governance frameworks, operating standards, enablement programs, and measurable business outcomes.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor to business and technical teams, translating AI strategy into structured, repeatable programs that align with the company’s enterprise AI roadmap. The role requires balancing innovation with governance, ensuring AI technologies deliver measurable value while managing risk, compliance, and operational impact.

This is a highly visible senior individual contributor role with enterprise-wide scope and regular interaction with Senior Management level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of enterprise AI initiatives across multiple business functions

• Convert approved AI use cases into structured programs with defined scope, milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans

• Ensure predictable, repeatable execution aligned with the enterprise AI roadmap

• Establish standards, guardrails, and practical guidance for AI usage across the organization

• Partner with HR to support AI literacy, training, and safe-use enablement programs

• Serve as a trusted advisor to teams adopting AI tools and solutions

• Drive business-focused AI adoption centered on measurable outcomes

• Define and track program-level ROI, including cost savings, productivity gains, and revenue impact

• Partner with business leaders to establish baseline metrics and post-deployment success measurements

• Prepare executive-level updates on program progress, outcomes, risks, and business impact

• Ensure accountability for delivery outcomes and measurable value realization

• Own the enterprise AI Enablement operating model in partnership with AI Champions across the organization

• Establish intake, prioritization, and sequencing processes for AI use cases based on ROI, scalability, and strategic alignment

• Translate AI policies into clear, practical guidance for employees and leadership teams

• Partner closely with Legal, HR, and IT Security to ensure responsible and compliant AI adoption

• Lead standardization of AI program templates, reporting, governance processes, and best practices

• Ensure AI usage aligns with approved tools, architectural standards, data handling requirements, and enterprise security policies

• Support governance across AI risk domains including data privacy, security, bias, IP protection, and regulatory considerations

• Act as the connective tissue between business leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders

• Drive transparency, alignment, and execution discipline across Product Delivery, Revenue Generation, and Business Performance functions

• Support enterprise-wide adoption and change management efforts related to AI enablement

• Reinforce a culture of responsible, scalable, and value-driven AI adoption

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, technology enablement, enterprise program management, or related fields

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading enterprise AI initiatives, including generative AI and automation programs

• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts including large language models, data pipelines, model lifecycle management, and AI-enabled productivity solutions

• Experience defining, measuring, and reporting business ROI for technology or AI initiatives

• Strong understanding of enterprise governance, risk, compliance, and AI policy considerations

• Familiarity with AI risk domains including privacy, security, bias, IP protection, and regulatory requirements

• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives with executive visibility

• Experience driving adoption of new technologies across diverse business teams

• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills

• Ability to translate technical AI concepts and risks into practical guidance for non-technical audiences

• Experience working with external vendors, system integrators, consultants, or AI partners

• This is a hybrid role

Base Pay

Expected Base Pay Range: $135,500 to $177,500 Annualized

The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed.  Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.   

In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for certain Bonuses.

Benefits:

Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits.  We also offer time off for our employees to recharge.  Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements. 

Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Changes in the position level, location or other factors associated with the role may change the final determined compensation.  The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process.

Topcon time off policies can vary as well as roles which are exempt or non-exempt.  For hourly (“non-exempt”) employees, we offer personal paid time off which accrues in accordance with local standards.  For salaried (“exempt”) employees, we offer a flexible paid time off policy giving you flexibility to take time when needed, while supporting business needs.  All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law.  Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for our Health and Welfare benefit package.