Principal Software Delivery ProjectProgram Manager
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
PrincipalSoftware Delivery Project/Program Manager
Position Overview
The Principal Software Delivery Project/Program Manager serves as a strategicleaderwithin AT&Ts AI-powered customer experience transformation organization responsible for leading the delivery and adoption of next-generation Agentic AI capabilities across the customer self-service ecosystem. This role combines technical program leadership organizational transformation data-driven decision making and cross-functional influence to enable the transition from traditional conversational AI solutions to an intelligent agentic platform model. The position serves as the bridge between business strategy customer experienceobjectives AI technology capabilities and software delivery execution. The successful candidate will not only manage complex technology programs but also drive enterprise transformation by helping stakeholders adapt to new ways of working new operating models and new AI-enabled customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Agentic AI & Technology Transformation Leadership
-Lead transformation initiatives supporting migration from traditional AI architectures to an Agentic AI platform.
-Partner across Product Engineering Operations Data Science and vendor teams to define and execute transformation roadmaps.
-Establish scalable governance delivery measurement and operationalization frameworks for Agentic AI capabilities.
-Drive adoption of new tools processes and operating modelsto realize Agentic AI value.
-Identifyopportunities to automate workflows improve customer outcomes reduce operational costs and create business value through AI agents.
-Guide organizations through ambiguity as platforms processes and operating models evolve.
Program & Portfolio Leadership
-Own end-to-end delivery of complex software initiatives from intake through deployment and optimization.
-Lead roadmap planning dependency management backlog prioritization and release execution.
-Drive achievement of strategic businessobjectivesthrough disciplined program management.
-Manage cross-functional delivery teams and vendor partnerships.
Data Analytics & Benefits Realization
-Define KPI frameworks and benefit measurement methodologies.
-Analyze operational customer and business performance data to inform decisions.
-Translate complex analytics into actionable executive recommendations.
Stakeholder & Executive Leadership
-Influence senior leaders and stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
-Create executive communications governance materials and transformation narratives.
-Build alignment across competing priorities and organizational boundaries.
Change Management & Organizational Readiness
-Develop adoption strategies for new AI capabilities and operating models.
-Lead organizational readiness and transformation activities.
-Champion a culture of innovation experimentation and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
-8 years of technical program or project management experience in enterprise environments.
-Experience leading technology AI digital or platform transformation initiatives.
-Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles and enterprise technology implementations.
-Demonstrated knowledge of Generative AI Agentic AI machine learning or conversational AI technologies.
-Advanced stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience with contact center technologies AI-driven customer experiences or cloud platforms.
-Experience managing large-scale vendor partnerships.
-Telecommunications or customer care experience.
-Experience implementing organizationalchangeassociated with emerging technologies.
Key Leadership Traits
-Strong ownership mindset
-Ability to translate ambiguity into execution
-Excellent communication skills
-Data-driven decision making
-Ability to lead in a matrixed organization
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Atlanta Georgia Dallas TexasSalary Range:
$128400.00 - $192600.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
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