IT Program Manager (AI, Automation, PMO Standards – 10M+ Projects)

Job Title: IT Program Manager (AI Automation PMO Standards $10M Projects)

Location: Austin TX (Onsite - Local candidates only)

We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification

• Lead the design and implementation of AI- and automation-driven initiatives to simplify and optimize complex operational processes within System Support Services (SSS) and Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS).
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency accuracy and service delivery through intelligent automation and process redesign.

• Plan execute and deliver large-scale programs spanning multiple divisions while ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational priorities.
• Coordinate efforts across IT operations strategy and business stakeholders to ensure unified execution.

• Establish and promote consistent project management standards including project charters schedules risk logs stage-gate reviews and reporting templates.
• Conduct process analyses and drive continuous improvement using quality and process-driven methodologies.

• Build trust consensus and alignment among internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across teams with competing priorities.
• Develop and execute adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new tools and processes.

• Apply behavioral strategies to encourage adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Promote accountability transparency and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Develop clear actionable project plans with measurable milestones and performance indicators.
• Track progress manage risks resolve conflicts and adjust delivery strategies as needed to meet timelines and quality standards.

• Define and monitor key success metrics such as stakeholder satisfaction cycle-time reduction compliance and adoption rates.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports to the Senior Advisor and COO providing clear insights into status risks and outcomes.

• Ensure projects adhere to data governance security standards ethical AI practices and organizational policies.
• Maintain strong program oversight and operational integrity.

• Oversee and mentor interns and early-career professionals supporting their technical and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative high-performing project team environment.

• Proven experience managing complex enterprise-scale IT or business transformation programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering large multi-stakeholder initiatives with significant budgets.
• Strong command of PMO standards project governance and executive-level reporting.
• Experience with AI automation tools and process improvement methodologies (such as Lean Six Sigma).
• Advanced skills in project planning conflict resolution prioritization and facilitation.
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools including Microsoft Project Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Ability to translate organizational strategy into clear actionable program and project plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts in business-focused language.

• Experience working directly with senior leaders executives or C-suite sponsors.
• Strong negotiation influence and consensus-building skills across IT business units and external partners.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous fast-paced or evolving environments.
• Experience developing KPIs dashboards and data-driven reporting for executive audiences.
• Familiarity with dashboard and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Background supporting enterprise governance executive decision-making or COO-level initiatives.

If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.