AI Manager, Commercial Aircraft Group

Location: Buffalo, NY

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Reporting To

IT Director - Commercial Aircraft

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems, designing and manufacturing advanced solutions that support aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications worldwide.

Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) in East Aurora, NY is currently seeking an AI Manager to lead the strategy, adoption, governance, and business enablement of Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation across business and manufacturing operations. In this role, you will serve as the Commercial Aircraft Group's primary AI leader and business partner, responsible for identifying, prioritizing, developing, and delivering AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

You will partner closely with business leaders across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and IT functions to transform business challenges into scalable AI-enabled capabilities that increase productivity, accelerate decision-making, modernize processes, and support digital transformation objectives.

To be considered for this AI Manager role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Operations Management, or a related field

8+ years of experience leading business transformation, technology programs, digital initiatives, operational excellence, product management, innovation programs, or related leadership activities

Experience developing and executing business strategies, roadmaps, and portfolios across multiple business functions

Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational change in complex environments

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions and measurable business outcomes

Experience developing business cases, prioritizing investments, measuring ROI, and driving technology adoption

Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills

Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and digital technologies

Experience working in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, or other industrial environments is preferred

Ability to operate effectively within enterprise governance frameworks while balancing local business priorities and objectives

Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Power Platform, Azure OpenAI, or other enterprise AI platforms is preferred

Experience leading AI, analytics, automation, product management, or digital transformation initiatives

Knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy requirements

Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, quality, engineering, and manufacturing systems

Experience driving organizational change management, business process transformation, and technology adoption programs

Professional certifications in Program Management, Product Management, Agile, Change Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are a plus

As our AI Manager, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

Develop and maintain the Commercial Aircraft Group AI strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and enterprise AI direction

Partner with business and functional leaders to identify strategic opportunities where AI can improve productivity, quality, decision-making, customer experience, and operational performance

Translate enterprise AI standards and governance requirements into actionable plans that support Commercial Aircraft Group business objectives

Ensure alignment between operating group priorities and enterprise AI initiatives

Lead AI opportunity discovery efforts across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other business functions

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases

Develop business cases that quantify value, feasibility, investment requirements, risks, and expected benefits

Maintain a balanced pipeline of AI opportunities that supports both near-term value delivery and long-term business transformation

Own the Commercial Aircraft Group AI portfolio and establish prioritization criteria based on business value, strategic alignment, risk, and resource availability

Manage the intake, evaluation, sequencing, and oversight of AI initiatives across the business

Monitor project status, risks, resource constraints, dependencies, and delivery performance

Partner with enterprise AI teams to coordinate development priorities, platform utilization, and technical support requirements

Lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI-powered applications, copilots, intelligent agents, advanced analytics, and automation solutions

Collaborate with developers, architects, data engineers, and business subject matter experts to create scalable AI-enabled capabilities

Support proof-of-concept, pilot, and production implementations utilizing Microsoft Copilot technologies, Azure AI services, machine learning models, and intelligent automation platforms

Promote reusable AI solutions, development standards, and implementation best practices across the organization

Drive organizational adoption of AI technologies through structured change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities

Build strong partnerships with business leaders to champion AI-enabled ways of working

Establish and support a network of AI champions across business functions

Measure user adoption, engagement, and satisfaction to continuously improve outcomes and drive sustained value realization

Lead business process transformation initiatives enabled by AI and intelligent automation technologies

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate manual processes, and improve operational effectiveness

Develop and deliver AI education, awareness, and training programs that increase AI literacy and organizational capability

Enable business teams to effectively leverage AI tools through guidance, coaching, best practices, and ongoing support

Define key performance indicators and success measures for AI initiatives

Measure and communicate realized benefits, including productivity improvements, cycle-time reductions, quality enhancements, cost savings, and risk mitigation

Monitor AI investments to ensure expected business outcomes are achieved and sustained

Conduct business, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, and organizational risk assessments for AI initiatives

Serve as the Operating Group Product Owner for AI solutions deployed within the Commercial Aircraft Group

Define product vision, requirements, lifecycle management processes, and enhancement roadmaps for AI capabilities

Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, data governance policies, and Responsible AI principles

Partner with Corporate AI, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Compliance teams to maintain appropriate governance controls

Oversee production support, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities for deployed AI solutions

Serve as the primary AI leader and trusted advisor for the Commercial Aircraft Group

Foster collaboration across business functions, IT teams, enterprise AI organizations, and external partners

Advocate for innovation, continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and responsible AI adoption

Communicate complex AI concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Build organizational capability and cultivate a culture that embraces AI-enabled transformation

How we care for you

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Additional Benefits: Site-specific benefits may also be available depending on location and business needs.

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Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $140,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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