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CTS Corporation · 6 hours ago

AI and Analytics Manager

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components. They are seeking a highly skilled AI & Analytics Manager to lead the design and implementation of AI and Analytics solutions across the enterprise, focusing on innovation, data strategy, and fostering a data-driven culture.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s AI and analytics strategy aligned with business goals

Champion AI/data literacy and promote a data-driven decision-making culture across the organization

Oversee the planning, resourcing, and delivery of AI projects including GenAI, Agentic AI solutions, LLMs, and traditional ML

Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders

Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and integration with existing systems and data platforms

Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning

Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve business problems such as demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, inventory optimization, etc

Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across global datasets

Present insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Qualification

AI strategy developmentMachine learning techniquesData analyticsPythonSQLAzure Data FabricPower BI/TableauGenerative AI toolsAI ethics knowledgeStakeholder engagementManufacturing systems familiarityExceptional communication

Required

Proven ability to research and analyze complex problem statements, synthesize large volumes of information, and distill key insights to develop effective AI strategies

Experience collecting information from stakeholders via interviews, surveys and workshops to ensure successful implementation of analytic and AI solutions

Familiarity with the various Generative and Agentic AI tools, frameworks and platforms, with the ability to support technology selection and recommendation

Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex concepts to C-suite executives and other senior stakeholders

Act as an AI/Analytics evangelist within the company

Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Azure Data Fabric, Power BI/Tableau

Experience in AI/ML enablement, LLMs, GenAI platforms preferably Microsoft, and workflow automation tools (PowerAutomate, etc.)

Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes

Occasional travel may be required, up to 10%

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

5+ years of experience in developing and executing enterprise analytics and AI strategies, including identifying high-impact use cases, building business cases with quantified ROI, and creating actionable strategic roadmaps