SeniorLead Program Manager Copperleaf AI Foundation Team

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Program Manager to lead the AI Foundation team at Copperleaf. This team is responsible for building the underlying framework that will power much of the customer-facing AI capabilities in our product over the coming years. The work is both technical and experiential: designing the infrastructure interaction models and user interfaces that will shape how our customers engage with co-pilots agents and other AI-driven features within the Copperleaf Suite.

The AI Foundation team will also lead the development of several customer-facing AI capabilities including re-imagining Guided Investment Management from the ground up with AI at its core. This is foundational work: what you and the team create will set the stage for a new era of our product.

As a Program Manager you will act as the bridge between Design Development QA and our clientshelping the team focus on the highest-value problems and ensuring they are solved in ways that are elegant practical and forward-looking.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the AI Foundation program ensuring alignment with Copperleafs product strategy and the growing role of AI in our solution.
• Lead the delivery of core AI infrastructure as well as user-facing features including design patterns interaction models and user interfaces to underpin co-pilots agents and other AI-driven features.
• Ensure strong alignment and clear communication across Engineering Product Design and Business stakeholders to keep initiatives coordinated and on track.
• Partner with architects designers developers QA and operations to integrate AI capabilities seamlessly into the product and bring them to market successfully.
• Use AI tools to streamline workflows improve communication and support efficient predictable delivery.
• Act as a point of contact for various product areas (GIM Capture etc.) to provide support guidance and troubleshooting and triage bugs and backports.

Building Knowledge

• Develop deep expertise in the frameworks and infrastructure that support AI in the Copperleaf platform including cloud technologies and Azure AI Foundry.
• Stay fluent in AI tools and emerging capabilities applying them to improve program outcomes and delivery practices.
• Lead with a customer-first mindset ensuring client feedback informs the design of co-pilots agents and AI-powered features.
• Actively engage with stakeholders to gather input and prioritize enhancements that balance technical needs with business goals.

Applying Skills

• Demonstrate strong business and technical acumen aligning cross-functional teams around shared AI goals.
• Communicate complex AI strategies and frameworks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Use AI-powered tools to improve problem solving increase visibility and support faster decision-making.
• Stay adaptable and decisive keeping momentum in fast-moving and ambiguous environments.
• Foster trust collaboration and clarity across distributed teams.

Influencing Behavior

• Use deep familiarity with the Copperleaf Suite and industry knowledge to connect program direction to real-world customer challenges.
• Support continuous improvement and a shared vision for the future through thoughtful stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Promote your area of expertise through presentations documentation and knowledge-sharing activities.

Embracing AI-Native Talent

At Copperleaf we believe that fluency with generative AI tools and technologies can be a powerful accelerator for innovation and impact. Were particularly excited to work with individuals who:

• Frequently explore and apply AI solutions to improve efficiency automate tasks and enhance decision-making.
• Stay curious and informed about the latest trends in AI including how generative tools are reshaping work.
• Have real-world examples of how AI has helped streamline workflows uncover insights or create new value in their past roles.
• Approach challenges with a mindset that blends technical know-how with AI-enabled creativity.

If youre someone who naturally turns to AI as part of your problem-solving toolkit wed love to see how youve used it to make an impact.

Qualifications :

You Have the Following Background

• 8 years of proven experience leading complex projects or initiatives with clear accountability for outcomes.
• Trusted by peers and stakeholders as someone who is reliable organized and able to see projects through to completion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills able to work effectively across functions and with customers.
• Deep familiarity with the Copperleaf Suite and how our clients in electricity oil & gas mining and other asset-intensive industries use it to solve real-world problems.
• AI-native: familiarity with the technologies that underpin large language models and modern AI along with a clear understanding of industry trends and where the technology is heading.
• Ability to balance competing priorities align stakeholders and keep momentum in dynamic environments.
• Comfortable engaging directly with customers and representing their needs in product-facing discussions.
• Program management experience is not required but a strong track record of project leadership and accountability is essential. Experience with agile software delivery is an asset.

Additional Information :

What Were Offering

• Salary Range: $140000 to $170000 annually  bonus
• Flexible paid time off including sick and holiday
•  Medical dental & vision insurance
•  RRSP with Company contribution
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance and disability benefits
•  Tuition assistance
•  Community involvement and volunteering events

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time