AI Solutions Lead

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

. Identify, shape, deliver, and scale practical artificial intelligence and automation solutions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAurora • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI and automation initiatives, translating business needs into actionable solutions, and improving workflows through data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and fostering responsible AI practices while ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology.

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AI Product DevelopmentWorkflow AutomationMicrosoft 365 CopilotBusiness Process AnalysisData Governance

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Hard Skills

Generative AIMachine Learning ConceptsPythonSQLAPIsProject ManagementWorkflow MappingPrototypingData IntegrationDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingFacilitationProblem SolvingCommunicationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Power PlatformPower AutomatePower AppsAzure AI ServicesCopilot Studio

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicensureProduct Management CredentialsMicrosoft CertificationsChange-Management Credentials

Industry Keywords

Responsible AI PrinciplesData GovernanceEnterprise Risk ManagementBusiness ImprovementClient Commitments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, shape, deliver, and scale practical artificial intelligence and automation solutions
Improve project delivery, business operations, knowledge access, and employee experience
Serve as a bridge between engineers, project managers, business leaders, Technology, Data Analytics, and external solution providers
Lead cross-functional solution teams through influence, clear product direction, and coordinated delivery
Provide dotted-line guidance to AI champions, citizen developers, subject matter experts, interns, consultants, and vendors
Coach employees in responsible AI use, solution design, testing, adoption, and continuous improvement
Discover, document, and prioritize AI and automation opportunities tied to defined business needs
Map current-state workflows, identify bottlenecks and manual handoffs, and design improved future-state processes
Build and maintain an enterprise AI solutions roadmap
Translate business needs into product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process designs, and implementation plans
Lead rapid prototypes and pilots using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI services, and other approved technologies
Coordinate solution development with Technology, Data Analytics, development, cybersecurity, legal, risk, records management, business leaders, vendors, and end users
Support responsible AI governance, including intake, risk review, data handling, human oversight, documentation, testing, release, and monitoring
Create implementation, training, communication, and support plans
Develop reusable solution patterns, templates, playbooks, and standards
Improve engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, and project management workflows
Support improvements in finance, human resources, marketing, business development, and corporate administration
Facilitate demonstrations, workshops, office hours, and communities of practice
Support external thought leadership, conference presentations, client conversations, recruiting, and industry partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data science, business, product management, or a related field
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Progressive experience leading technology-enabled business improvement, AI products, automation, digital transformation, engineering technology, or related initiatives
Ability to connect business strategy, engineering workflows, user needs, data, and technology into practical solutions
Working knowledge of generative AI, large language models, machine learning concepts, workflow automation, data integration, and AI product development
Ability to translate between technical and nontechnical audiences and communicate tradeoffs, constraints, risks, and recommendations clearly
Strong product/project management skills, including discovery, prioritization, roadmapping, requirements, experimentation, launch, adoption, and lifecycle management
Strong business process analysis and improvement skills, including workflow mapping and identification of root causes, bottlenecks, controls, and handoffs
Understanding of responsible AI principles, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, model evaluation, human oversight, and enterprise risk management
Ability to develop prototypes or guide technical teams using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure AI services, Python, SQL, APIs, or comparable technologies
Familiarity with architecture, engineering, or consulting-firm project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, staffing, and client commitments
Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to accept occasional out-of-town travel assignments and work outside normal hours when needed
Professional Engineer licensure, product management credentials, Microsoft certifications, change-management credentials, or comparable qualifications are valued but not required
Graduate education is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness benefits
Work + Life Balance benefits
Financial Health & Retirement benefits
Career Development benefits
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Occasional travel opportunities to offices, client locations, conferences, or project sites