Ketchum & Walton Co. · 7 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Lead
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKetchum & Walton is a trusted manufacturers’ representative serving industry leaders in Noise Control, HVAC Equipment, and Indoor Air Quality. They are seeking an AI Strategy Lead to develop and maintain the company's AI strategy, identify opportunities for AI implementation, and oversee AI initiatives across departments while ensuring responsible AI use and compliance with ethical standards.
CommercialConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the company’s AI strategy, aligned with overall business objectives
Identify high-value opportunities where AI can enhance efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage
Evaluate emerging AI trends, tools, and technologies to advise leadership on adoption and investment decisions
Prioritize and oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives across departments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, warehousing, project management, legal, finance, HR) to ensure successful execution
Define KPIs and success metrics for AI projects and report progress to ELT
Partner with IT teams to ensure the organization has the infrastructure necessary to support scalable AI solutions
Support the development of data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality, ethically sourced, and secure data
Lead the change management efforts required for AI adoption, including developing communication plans, training programs, and documentation
Promote a culture of responsible AI use and ensure teams understand how to leverage AI tools safely and effectively
Work with legal and IT teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory requirements and ethical standards
Establish and maintain frameworks for evaluating and mitigating risks associated with AI deployments
Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment that delivers results
Managing projects, training employees and monitoring project performance
Uphold organization’s policies and standards, ensuring all regulatory requirements are followed
Collaborate with the ELT in the development and delivery of key operational and continuous improvement activities
Travel to various office locations as required in support of operations
Adherence to standardized work processes and technical documentation standards
Complies with company policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Data, or a related field
4+ years of experience shaping strategy and delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions that drive business transformation
Demonstrated ability to set a compelling vision and translate emerging technologies into practical, high-impact initiatives
Proven success leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution
Strong understanding of AI and data-driven capabilities, with a focus on unlocking new opportunities and competitive advantage
Experience defining success metrics, measuring outcomes, and communicating strategic impact to executive leadership
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to inspire alignment across technical and non-technical teams
Willingness to travel to various office locations as needed
Experience pioneering or scaling AI, automation, or advanced analytics solutions in a dynamic environment
Strong perspective on responsible innovation, including data governance, privacy, security, and ethical AI use
Background leading change, building capability through training, and driving adoption of new ways of working
Preferred
Additional education or certifications in relevant fields are a plus
Benefits
Annual contribution into ESOP account
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
Biannual bonus opportunities
Paid time off, holidays, and leaves
401(k) retirement plan
And more!
Company
Ketchum & Walton Co.
Employee-Owned Manufacturers' Rep Firm specializing in Acoustic, Air Quality and Engineered HVAC Solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase