Senior Manager AI Delivery Lead

Were looking for a Senior Manager AI Delivery Lead in the Bay Area to help organizations operationalize AI automation and agent-based workflows at scale. 

In this role you will lead complex AI-enabled transformation initiatives across business and technology teams helping clients move from experimentation to measurable business impact. You will operate at the intersection of AI transformation enterprise operations program delivery and business strategy driving execution across multiple initiatives while helping organizations adopt scalable AI-enabled ways of working. 

This role requires someone who combines strong consulting and transformation leadership with hands-on experience identifying designing building and operationalizing AI-enabled solutions within enterprise environments. We are looking for leaders who have personally worked through the realities of AI adoption partnering directly with business teams to redesign workflows implement AI-enabled processes validate outcomes and drive measurable operational change. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity managing competing priorities influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams through large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives. 

Unlike traditional delivery-focused roles Senior Managers are also expected to contribute to client growth executive advisory practice development and mentoring consulting teams while helping shape Sias growing AI transformation practice. 

What Youll Do 

Lead Hands-On AI Transformation & Delivery 

• Lead large-scale AI transformation initiatives from strategy through execution adoption and operational integration. 
• Drive end-to-end delivery across multiple AI automation and technology transformation initiatives ensuring consistent intake prioritization execution governance and measurement aligned to organizational goals. 
• Work directly with business leaders and operational teams to map workflows identify inefficiencies and uncover high-impact AI opportunities tied to measurable business outcomes. 
• Translate ambiguous business challenges into practical AI use cases operational workflows prototypes pilots and scalable enterprise solutions. 
• Partner closely with product engineering data operations legal and business stakeholders to design build test and operationalize AI-enabled solutions. 
• Navigate ambiguity and solve complex delivery challenges in fast-paced enterprise and consulting environments. 
• Lead multiple simultaneous client engagements while balancing speed quality stakeholder expectations operational governance and business priorities. 

Build & Operationalize AI-Enabled Solutions 

• Lead implementation of AI-powered workflows copilots automation initiatives and agentic systems across enterprise functions. 
• Help organizations move AI initiatives from experimentation and isolated pilots into scalable day-to-day operational adoption. 
• Help structure governance models delivery frameworks operational processes and adoption approaches that enable sustainable enterprise AI transformation. 
• Work alongside technical and business teams to iterate on AI solutions refine workflows validate business value and scale successful implementations into production environments. 
• Experiment with emerging AI tools platforms orchestration frameworks and agentic systems to identify practical enterprise applications and scalable operational improvements. 
• Seek opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through automation AI-enabled workflows streamlined operations and scalable delivery practices. 

Drive Program Governance & Executive Alignment 

• Define program goals success metrics reporting structures and KPI frameworks tied to adoption operational efficiency quality ROI and business impact. 
• Partner with stakeholders to align intake processes prioritization frameworks governance models SLA tracking risk management and post-launch measurement. 
• Identify and proactively manage delivery risks dependencies organizational blockers and escalation paths. 
• Provide ongoing executive communication program visibility and strategic recommendations to leadership teams. 
• Operate effectively across highly matrixed organizations and engage stakeholders ranging from front-line operators to executive leadership. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across technology operations product and business organizations. 

Drive Adoption & Operational Change 

• Help organizations adopt AI-enabled ways of working through stakeholder engagement operational change management communication enablement and governance. 
• Ensure AI solutions become embedded into day-to-day operations by driving user adoption workflow redesign process enablement and measurable operational improvement. 
• Support development of repeatable playbooks frameworks best practices and delivery methodologies for scalable enterprise AI transformation. 
• Mentor consultants managers and delivery teams while supporting delivery excellence across engagements. 

Support Business Growth & Practice Development 

• Support business development efforts including client presentations solution shaping proposals opportunity qualification and executive discussions. 
• Contribute to the growth of Sias AI transformation practice through thought leadership internal collaboration capability building and go-to-market development. 
• Build strong long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for expanded transformation support. 

Qualifications :

Required 

• 10 years of experience in consulting program management project delivery product delivery technology transformation or enterprise transformation roles within technology fintech enterprise or consulting environments. 
• 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery programs. 
• Proven hands-on experience driving AI business adoption initiatives including mapping workflows identifying operational opportunities designing AI use cases implementing AI-enabled solutions and measuring business impact. 
• Hands-on experience designing building testing or deploying AI agents automation workflows copilots or AI-enabled operational solutions in partnership with business and engineering teams. 
• Strong understanding of generative AI concepts including LLMs AI agents workflow orchestration prompt engineering automation platforms enterprise AI adoption challenges and responsible AI considerations. 
• Experience leading large cross-functional programs while establishing scalable governance models delivery processes and operational structures. 
• Strong ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into structured transformation roadmaps workflows and implementation strategies. 
• Experience working closely with executive stakeholders and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership teams. 
• Strong communication stakeholder management facilitation and consulting skills across both business and technical audiences. 
• Experience managing program budgets operational reporting governance frameworks and delivery oversight across large-scale initiatives. 
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-moving evolving and highly matrixed environments. 
• Strong problem-solving organizational leadership and transformation management capabilities. 
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and partnering closely with product and engineering organizations. 
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. 
• Based in San Francisco and eligible to work in the United States. 

Preferred 

• Experience supporting enterprise AI transformation automation digital enablement or operating model transformation initiatives within consulting or enterprise environments. 
• Hands-on experience with platforms and tools such as OpenAI Claude Gemini Microsoft Copilot LangChain workflow automation tools or enterprise AI platforms. 
• Experience contributing to business development account growth consulting sales activities or executive client relationship management. 
• Familiarity with enterprise governance risk compliance or responsible AI frameworks. 
• Experience working with enterprise systems operational workflows data platforms or reporting ecosystems. 
• PMP Scaled Agile Scrum Master Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certifications preferred. 
• Experience with tools such as ServiceNow (Carts) Smartsheet MS Project Azure DevOps Tableau or similar delivery and reporting platforms is a plus. 
• Experience within consulting technology enterprise software financial services or fintech industries preferred. 

What Were Looking For 

We are not looking for purely theoretical AI strategists or traditional program managers. 

Strong candidates will demonstrate hands-on experience helping organizations operationalize AI in real business environments. This includes partnering directly with departments to understand workflows identify opportunities for AI adoption design and implement practical solutions measure impact and drive sustainable organizational change. 

The ideal candidate understands how to bridge strategy and execution someone who can engage executive stakeholders while also working closely with operational and technical teams to bring AI-enabled solutions into production and day-to-day business operations. 

Why Join Us 

• Work on high-impact AI transformation initiatives across industries. 
• Help organizations operationalize generative AI and automation at scale. 
• Collaborate with executive leaders product teams engineers strategists and operational stakeholders. 
• Drive enterprise adoption of AI-enabled workflows and operating models. 
• Experiment with emerging AI tools copilots automation platforms and agent-based systems. 
• Join a fast-growing consulting team focused on the future of enterprise AI transformation. 
• Build highly valuable experience at the intersection of AI strategy transformation delivery operational redesign and business growth. 

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits 

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Heres a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits youll enjoy as part of Sia. 

Competitive Compensation 

• Annual Base Salary Range: $180000 - $210000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Annual performance based discretionary bonus 

Robust Health Coverage 

• 3 Medical plans  

• Dental and Vision  

• Life AD&D and other voluntary insurance  

Tax-Advantaged Accounts 

• 401K retirement plan 

• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health Dependent Care Commuter 

Family Friendly Benefits  

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure 

• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan 

Time Off to Recharge 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy 

• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday  

Extras that Make Life Easier 

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan including: 

  • Gym membership reimbursement 

  • LiveHealth Online virtual care 

  • Personalized support from a Well-being Coach  

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost 

  • Free confidential counseling and emotional support services  

  • On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)  

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia we believe in fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines 

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client business and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locationsNew York City Charlotte Seattle and San Franciscoare expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require either now or in the future employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e. H1-B visa F-1/OPT) or STEM OPT TN etc).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time