AI Adoption Lead

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking AI Adoption Lead to join our AI team. This hybrid role is designed for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of business process analysis and cutting-edge AI enablement. You will play a pivotal role in identifying high-impact opportunities for AI integration and leading the internal adoption of technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Gemini Enterprise. This role is split 50/50 between traditional business analysis and internal AI evangelism. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to drive AI literacy, promote the “art of the possible,” and ensure AI tools are embedded into everyday workflows to unlock productivity and innovation at scale. You will collaborate closely with the AI Team developers responsible for building solutions on top of Copilot Studio, Microsoft Agent Framework, and Gemini Enterprise to ensure seamless implementation and integration. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis (50%) Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for AI-driven optimization and automation. Lead requirements gathering sessions and develop “As-Is” and “To-Be” process documentation. Translate business needs into functional specifications for AI solutions and integrations. Collaborate with the rest of the AI Team to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture. Support project planning, scoping, and delivery of AI-enabled solutions. AI Adoption & Evangelism (50%) Champion the internal adoption of AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Gemini Enterprise) across business units. Design and deliver engaging training programs, workshops, and enablement materials (videos, guides, demos). Partner with executive leadership to promote top-down AI adoption strategies and cultural change. Act as a subject matter expert and first-line support for AI tools, addressing user questions and feedback. Monitor adoption metrics and identify blockers. Surface and prioritize high-value AI use cases and contribute to the internal AI roadmap. Foster a community of AI champions and internal advocates to scale adoption efforts. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in business analysis, digital transformation, or technology enablement roles. Proven experience with business process mapping, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement. Strong understanding of AI technologies, including generative AI, LLMs, and tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and/or Gemini Enterprise. Experience designing and delivering training or change management programs. Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language. Comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization, including C-suite executives. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with prompt engineering, AI governance, or AI literacy initiatives. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) and M365 admin tools. Background in organizational change management or enterprise training. Experience working with AI analytics dashboards (e.g., Copilot Analytics) to track adoption and impact. The Salary Range for this role is 130,000 - $160,000 . At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range. Any personal data you share with us during the application proce