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<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job Title: </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">AI Business Manager</span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">PS Job Title: </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">AI Business Manager</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work Place Flexibility:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Hybrid </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Legal Entity:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Entergy Services, LLC</span> </span></p><div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>***The preferred location for position is New Orleans, other locations will be considered***</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The AI Business Manager is the primary liaison to assigned business functions, responsible for identifying where AI can improve processes and deliver measurable value. The role partners with business leaders as both advisor and implementation lead. As an advisor, the manager helps leaders understand AI capabilities and jointly develop an AI business plan and project pipeline. As an implementation partner, the manager oversees AI project execution with the AI organization to ensure expected business outcomes are achieved. This requires operating as part of the business leadership team, maintaining a deep understanding of business needs, and providing ongoing strategic guidance. Strong, trust-based relationships with leaders across each business function are essential. The AI Business Manager regularly works with those leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities and maintain an evolving AI Business Integration Roadmap. Success requires close collaboration with peer AI groups in governance, enablement, platform, and delivery to ensure AI products consistently meet customer expectations. As the internal customer advocate, the manager monitors satisfaction and drives improvements in AI products and services. Although not required to be a technical expert, the AI Business Manager must understand the range of AI solutions available—including analytics, automation, and generative AI—so they can advise on which solutions can best address business problems and advance business objectives.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Business Partnership, Engagement & Value Delivery</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Serve as the primary point of contact between business leaders and the AI organization.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Conduct discovery sessions to understand business pain points, regulatory constraints, operational priorities, and workflow challenges.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Translate business needs into AI-enabled use cases, value cases, and actionable roadmaps.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Maintain a robust pipeline of AI opportunities aligned with utility operational realities (grid reliability, safety, affordability, and compliance).</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Prepare and contribute to business cases, steering committee materials, project updates, and leadership briefings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Execution Support & Governance</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Work closely with Enterprise Data & AI Delivery teams to ensure projects meet business expectations and regulatory requirements.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Support change management, user readiness, adoption planning, and post-launch success monitoring.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Ensure adherence to responsible AI, governance standards, and compliance frameworks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Enablement & AI Adoption</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Champion AI literacy across business units; help leaders and teams understand AI capabilities, limitations, workflows, and value.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Identify champions, coordinate learning, and drive adoption of enterprise AI tools.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Contribute to scalable engagement playbooks and repeatable approaches for utility business functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Relationship Management</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Build long-term strategic relationships with leaders across business functions.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Identify opportunities for enterprise reuse and coordinate cross-functional collaboration for AI solutions.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Act as a trusted advisor in navigating operational change in a regulated utility environment.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Minimum education required of the position</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field required OR in lieu of degree minimum 12+ years of professional experience is required. Master’s degree is preferred.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Minimum experience required of the position</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Minimum 8+ years of professional experience leading diverse project or product teams to accomplish specific, measurable outcomes. Utility experience preferred.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Proven experience with AI, automation, analytics, or digital solutions delivery.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Knowledge and experience with project management and/or process improvement tools and methods is a plus (e.g. Lean, Six-Sigma, Agile, Process Mapping, Intelligent Automation, Analytics).</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Demonstrated experience consulting with senior & executive leaders, including identifying needs, developing comprehensive plans, identifying deliverables and presenting results/recommendations to enable outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Strong ability to translate business needs into AI-enabled solutions.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with senior stakeholders.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Solid understanding of AI concepts (machine learning, automation, GenAI, predictive analytics).</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Ability to drive change in environments with evolving technology maturity.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Comfort navigating ambiguity and shaping structured solutions in dynamic settings.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">· Experience with governance processes, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Program Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>OTHER ATTRIBUTES</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Functional Knowledge</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In depth understanding of project management methodology, from initial scoping to final delivery and user adoption.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Business Expertise</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong knowledge of business requirements for aligned business unit and how business needs are will shift over time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Leadership</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven leadership skills in building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Problem Solving</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Able to resolve complex problems, especially with translating business requirement to functional and operational capability and to keep projects on track.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Impact</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Deliver new projects and programs to business units and ensure that the final outcome meets their needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Interpersonal Skills</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Able to coordinate to multiple stakeholders, cross-functional team members, while building consensus on desired outcomes. Effectively resolves conflicts and disagreements within the team.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Office environment with minimal physical requirements. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>OTHER</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require “other duties as assigned”</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Job may change over time in accordance with business needs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Job description does not guarantee employment</span></li> </ul> </div> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white"> #LI-DG1 #LI-HYBRID </span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Primary Location:</strong> Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Texas : Woodlands</span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Function</strong>: Corporate<br><strong>FLSA Status</strong>: Professional</span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Relocation Option:</strong> <br><strong>Union description/code</strong>: NON BARGAINING UNIT</span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Number of Openings</strong>: 1<br><strong>Req ID:</strong> 124015 <br><strong>PS Job Title</strong>: AI Business Manager <br><strong>Travel Percentage</strong>:25% to 50%</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click <a href="https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US"><u>here</u> </a>to view the EEO page, or see statements below.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>EEO Statement: </strong>The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. <br><br>The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Accessibility: </strong>Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click <strong><u><a title="here" href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Accessibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></u></strong> and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Additional Responsibilities:</strong> As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><u><strong><a title="Equal Opportunity" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px">The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS: </strong><br>As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Please note: </strong>Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.</span></span></p>