Emerging Technology Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enablement programs focused on AI, automation, and emerging technologies embedded in the organization’s environment
• Build foundational AI literacy across the organization, with tailored pathways for different roles and maturity levels
• Translate emerging technology capabilities into practical, operational use cases that align with business goals
• Partner with leadership, security, and compliance teams to ensure responsible and secure use of emerging technologies
• Support experimentation, pilots, and proof-of-value efforts while maintaining clarity around guardrails and expectations
• Develop guidance, frameworks, and best practices for using AI and automation tools effectively
• Contribute to enterprise adoption initiatives by embedding emerging technology considerations into broader rollout plans
• Support ERP and existing systems as needed through collaborative team processes
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, vendor roadmaps, and evolving capabilities to inform enablement strategy
• Facilitate workshops, labs, and forums that encourage hands-on learning and critical thinking about new technologies
• Model best practices in Information Security, ethical technology use, and data stewardship

Basic Requirements

• College degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Business, Data, Information Technology or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience working with or enabling technology solutions, digital transformation, or innovation programs
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and translate them for others
• Able to work on-site full-time (1 day/week remote after 90 days)

Skills

• Strong curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, especially around AI and emerging tools
• Can explain complex or abstract technology concepts in clear, practical language
• Thinks critically about risk, ethics, and governance alongside innovation
• Comfortable facilitating learning experiences rather than delivering traditional training only
• Understands the balance between experimentation and operational discipline
• Collaborates effectively with technical teams, instructional designers, and adoption specialists
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
• Demonstrates sound judgment and accountability when introducing new capabilities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience enabling AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, automation platforms, or low-code solutions
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise ecosystems
• Experience designing learning programs or communities of practice
• Exposure to data literacy, automation, or process improvement initiatives
• Experience in the construction or field-based workforce environment