Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an AI Operations Lead for a remote, part-time contract opportunity supporting a leading enterprise client based in Denver, Colorado.

In this role, you’ll lead a high-impact discovery initiative across Go-to-Market (GTM) departments, partnering with key stakeholders to explore current AI usage, identify friction points and redundancies, and uncover scalable opportunities. Your insights will help shape governance and enablement efforts, laying the groundwork for secure and confident AI adoption across the organization.

This is a remote, part-time contract position expected to last around 2 months, with regular daytime hours. The pay range is $130 - $150/hr W2 (not 1099).

There is no application deadline for this role.

AI Operations Lead Responsibilities:

• Conduct discovery sessions with department leads and AI champions across Marketing, Sales, Product, and Ops.

• Map out current tools, workflows, and AI use cases by team.

• Identify gaps, redundancies, and high-potential areas for automation or scale.

• Deliver a clear “Current State Map” that visualizes AI adoption and maturity across GTM.

• Summarize findings in department-level briefs to inform executive decision-making.

• Provide foundational insights for future AI governance and rollout planning.

Deliverables:

• Department-by-department summary of current AI use.

• Visual “Current State Map” for leadership.

• Key friction points and opportunity areas.

• Recommendations to inform governance and enablement efforts.

AI Operations Lead Qualifications:

• Strong background in operations, strategy, or digital transformation within a GTM or enterprise setting.

• Proven experience in discovery or stakeholder alignment engagements.

• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Claude, Firefly, Jasper, etc.).

• Excellent facilitation, synthesis, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Strategic thinker who can translate qualitative insights into actionable recommendations.

• Experience with AI governance, innovation strategy, or change management (preferred).

• Prior consulting or enterprise experience working across departments and senior leadership (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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