Lead - AI Enablement Job Details

Job Description

Lead - AI Enablement

49284

11/13/26

Southco, Inc.

About the role

AI will only deliver value at TPI if someone owns the work of turning individual experiments into measured, repeatable, scaled capability. This role supports that. The AI Enablement & Value Lead helps functions rethink how work gets done and not simply automate today’s process. They build the skills and community to sustain it, and proves the business impact in numbers Finance will stand behind.

This is deliberately a business role, not a technical one. IT builds and secures the tools; this role makes sure the right problems reach them, that the resulting solutions are adopted, scaled across TPI rather than rebuilt, and that the benefit is real.

What you will be doing

1. Adoption and community (primary accountability)

Build and lead a network of AI champions across functions, sites and TPI subsidiaries.
Run the rhythm that keeps adoption alive: office hours, showcases, shared prompt and use-case library, internal comms.
Track license and tool utilization; act on under-use before renewal, not after.
Act as the recognized first point of contact for AI questions from the business.

2. Value realization and benefit measurement (with Finance)

Set the baseline before anything is deployed. Without a baseline, there is no claimed benefit.
Own the standard business-case template and the benefit tracking record for all AI initiatives.
Work with Finance to attest realized benefit; report the pipeline and realized value to the Steer Co and ELT.
Monitor seat, subscription and consumption costs against benefit; flag initiatives to stop.

3. Scale and project management

Turn proven pilots into supported, repeatable capability each with an owner, a support model and a documented process.
Maintain a visible register of what exists across TPI so the same solution is not built three times.
Run the delivery plan for scaling: scope, milestones, dependencies, resourcing, risks and stakeholder reporting.
Enforce the agreed capacity limit on concurrent AI projects per function so growth commitments are protected.

4. Use-case intake and portfolio (with Steer Co and Platform ELTs)

Run the single front door for AI ideas from anywhere in the business.
Apply a first-pass screen: is this genuinely an AI problem, or is it reporting, integration, or process discipline?
Size effort and value, prepare initiatives for Steer Co intake and Platform ELT prioritization.
Apply stage gates and recommend kill decisions on initiatives that are not going to pay back.

5. Skills and training (with HR and L&D)

Commission and maintain curriculum content with HR/L&D; keep it current as tools and models change.
Enable managers specifically and ensure they are not the constraint on adoption in their teams.
Measure applied capability, not course completions.
Deliver training classes on line or in person as appropriate.

How you will be making an impact

About you

Essential	Desirable
3+ years in a business, operations, commercial, supply chain or finance role Strong facilitation and influence without formal authority; comfortable with ambiguity and with saying no Data literate — able to construct and interpret a benefit baseline Active, curious personal user of AI tools	Project or program management experience (formal certification not required) Change management or communications exposure Has worked across multiple TPI sites, regions or subsidiaries Training design or facilitation background

Essential

Desirable

3+ years in a business, operations, commercial, supply chain or finance role
Strong facilitation and influence without formal authority; comfortable with ambiguity and with saying no
Data literate — able to construct and interpret a benefit baseline
Active, curious personal user of AI tools

Project or program management experience (formal certification not required)
Change management or communications exposure
Has worked across multiple TPI sites, regions or subsidiaries
Training design or facilitation background

How will we reward you

Southco offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to put your fingerprints on every major product launch across the company. As part of this role you can expect:

Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan with company contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth within a global marketing organization
Direct, high-visibility partnership with Product Management, Sales, and Industry Marketing leaders
A dynamic role with variety — from strategic launch planning to hands-on campaign execution
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·   Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·   401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·   Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·   Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·   Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·   Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco 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.