Lead AI Specialist - Lincoln, NE

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Information Technology

Full-time

Position Description:

This role involves a blend of traditional product ownership skills mixed alongside expertise in AI, Automation, or RPA products/solutions. The role will be responsible for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI-driven solutions. Our product in this case is an organizational area of our company where we are looking to drive efficiency and productivity, enable higher quality outcomes, and support sales enablement.

Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills will be needed, as will the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics. This position will involve a combination of process, data, technical, and people analysis along with re-engineering methods, practices and principles. Balance the technical and business priorities effectively to find the best solutions.

If you are passionate about AI-driven innovation and have the skills to manage complex, high-impact products, this is the role for you!

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Lead the development and execution of AI, Automation, or RPA product strategies and roadmaps.
• Manage the stakeholder's opportunity lifecycle from ideation through to successful launch and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Conduct financial analysis and cost-benefit assessments for new use cases to guide decision-making and investment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across departments.
• Continuous monitor industry trends and incorporate cutting-edge AI, automation, and RPA innovations into the product development process.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner required, ideally with a focus on AI, Automation, or RPA products.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their business applications required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities required.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and cost-benefit analysis to assess product and project viability desired.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$103,808.00 - $171,284.00 / year

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.