Franklin Electric is looking to accelerate decision-making, enhance customer experience, and drive competitive advantage through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies.
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft M365, Microsoft Copilot, BI tools, and enterprise systems (JD Edwards, Infor, ServiceNow preferred).
- Proven expertise in AI/ML frameworks, RPA tools, data engineering, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
- Proven track record of driving measurable business impact through AI adoption in manufacturing environments.
- Experience with AI/ML, IT, or Data/Engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, IT, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the AI/ML/RPA vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with Franklin Electric’s business objectives.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML/RPA initiatives —from ideation and prototyping to deployment, optimization, and scaling.
- Drive enterprise integration and adoption by partnering with business and IT leaders, managing vendors/partners, and ensuring alignment with systems, processes, and decision-making.
- Build organizational capability by leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing AI/analytics team while communicating business value across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure responsible and innovative AI adoption by staying ahead of emerging trends and upholding cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy standards.
Other
- Must be able to travel up to 25%.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, IT, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, IT, or Data/Engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
