<p>We are looking for an experienced AI Program Manager to lead enterprise AI and automation initiatives in Lake Forest, Illinois. This role will shape the direction of a digital workforce program, identify high-impact use cases, and guide solutions from initial evaluation through deployment and ongoing optimization. The position partners closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to expand AI adoption, deliver measurable operational value, and assess emerging technologies that support long-term innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the enterprise digital workforce program across intake, prioritization, solution governance, implementation oversight, change enablement, and platform support activities.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders and technical teams to uncover automation and agentic AI opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational outcomes.</p><p>• Design end-to-end AI and automation solution approaches using platforms such as Bedrock, Databricks, and other approved enterprise AI environments.</p><p>• Evaluate the existing automation portfolio and determine whether solutions should be retired, redesigned, or rebuilt to align with modern AI capabilities.</p><p>• Lead adoption efforts for tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Claude Enterprise by creating enablement strategies, user education plans, and engagement programs.</p><p>• Establish and grow a network of AI champions across the organization to encourage practical usage, increase confidence, and accelerate business adoption.</p><p>• Monitor program performance through recurring reporting that tracks participation, outcomes, and business value tied to capacity gains, cost impact, and revenue contribution.</p><p>• Research developing trends in AI and automation, assess enterprise applicability, and run structured pilots that inform future roadmap decisions.</p><p>• Guide and mentor AI Solution Analysts by overseeing process assessments and ensuring documentation and design deliverables meet business and audit standards.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Network Architect</strong> to design, optimize, and future-proof our enterprise network environment with a strong focus on scalability, security, performance, and readiness for emerging <strong>AI-driven technologies</strong>. This role requires deep expertise in <strong>Cisco architecture</strong>, advanced routing and switching, and modern network design principles to support a growing and evolving business. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and lead enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and cloud-connected environments. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Develop network strategies that support <strong>AI futureproofing</strong>, including scalable bandwidth, low-latency design, resilient connectivity, and infrastructure readiness for automation and data-intensive workloads. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Lead architecture standards, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives across core networking platforms. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Serve as the subject matter expert for <strong>Cisco-based environments</strong>, including routing, switching, security, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Evaluate current network performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for capacity, resilience, and operational efficiency. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to ensure integrated and secure network solutions. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Design high-availability and disaster recovery network solutions to support business continuity. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Guide implementation teams on best practices, configuration standards, and troubleshooting for complex network initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and technical recommendations for leadership and engineering teams. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assess new technologies and vendor solutions that align with long-term network and business strategy. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience, including enterprise-level design responsibility. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Deep hands-on experience with <strong>Cisco networking technologies</strong> in complex enterprise environments. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong expertise in routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, and network segmentation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Experience designing highly available, secure, and scalable networks across on-premises and cloud-connected environments. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Knowledge of network architecture considerations for <strong>AI, automation, and future-state digital transformation initiatives</strong>. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security principles, access controls, and performance optimization. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Proven ability to create architectural standards, lead network modernization, and support enterprise growth. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>