Sr. Manager, Artificial Intelligence

Sr. Manager, Artificial Intelligence - Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Manager, Artificial IntelligencePosting Start Date: 10/26/26Job Requisition Number:
609
City of BramptonHelp shape how a major municipality uses AI to serve its community. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, you will develop Brampton’s enterprise AI strategy, secure executive approval and bring business and IT leaders together to deliver better public services and measurable operational improvements.The Opportunity
This is a leadership opportunity built on influence, executive confidence and practical implementation. You will advise the CIO on the future of AI, build organizational readiness and help employees adopt AI-enabled tools and ways of working. Governance, security, privacy and ethical use will be integral to every stage.Strategy and executive approval.
Develop the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap, build compelling business cases and secure sponsorship and approval for investments aligned with corporate priorities.Executive influence.
Present complex AI concepts clearly, advise the CIO and Executive Leadership Team, and build alignment and commitment across departments.Organizational change and adoption.
Lead change management strategies, strengthen AI literacy and readiness, and support leaders and employees in adopting new tools and ways of working.Transformative delivery.
Partner with business, IT and Digital Enablement teams to identify and execute opportunities, align with enterprise architecture and measure service and operational benefits.Future direction and responsible AI.
Assess the evolving AI landscape, including Generative AI, Agentic AI and AI orchestration. Guide future priorities and establish governance, risk controls and responsible AI practices.Hiring salary range: $146,559–$164,879 per annum.This is a regular, full-time position with a 35-hour work week, based at City Hall. The role requires working in the office five days a week. Initially, this role has no direct reports and delivers its mandate through cross-functional partnership and influence.Could This Be Your Next Role
The City is seeking a leader who combines AI expertise with executive influence and the ability to bring people through change. Consider how your experience connects with these qualities:Strategy through approval.
You have developed an AI strategy and roadmap, made the business case and secured executive approval.Senior executive influence.
You present complex AI ideas clearly, earn credibility with senior leaders and build commitment across functions.Change and employee adoption.
You have led organizational change and helped employees adopt new tools and ways of working.Turning opportunity into value.
You follow the evolving AI landscape and partner with business and IT to deliver measurable operational or public-service benefits.Forward-looking advice.
You translate emerging trends, capabilities and risks into executive recommendations that can help shape the CIO’s future AI direction.Relevant examples from your career can help explain the case for your fit, from an approved AI roadmap or successful adoption initiative to executive advice that shaped a future direction.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information technology, business technology, a related discipline or equivalent. Globally recognized AI certification(s).3 to 5 years of experience in a senior advisory or consulting role in large corporations.3 to 5 years of experience in AI/ML, AI data strategy or AI digital transformation, including Responsive, Generative and Agentic AI and AI orchestration.5 to 10 years of direct engagement with senior leadership at the VP, CIO/CTO or CAO level.You bring experience in AI, digital transformation or innovation in a large, complex organization;
a strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture;
and knowledge of AI governance, ethics, risk management, security, privacy and regulatory considerations.Why Brampton
Brampton is a diverse, growing city northwest of Toronto, close to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The City offers meaningful public service, professional development and a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, dental and vision coverage, the OMERS defined-benefit pension plan, employee and family assistance supports and wellness programs. A culture guided by Courage, Trust, Compassion, Integrity and Equity supports collaboration and belonging.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Legacy Partners and the City of Brampton are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodations will be provided by Legacy Partners and the City of Brampton throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.Information shared with Legacy Partners will be treated in the strictest confidence and shared only with the City of Brampton for the purposes of this search.As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request .Thank you for your interest in the City of BramptonThe City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc or View phone number on ca.hrm.tc with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially
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