Program Manager AI Programs

Location: Remote (Onshore USA)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 8 Years
Positions: 1

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager AI Programs to lead the planning execution and governance of enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation initiatives. This role will oversee complex cross-functional programs involving business stakeholders product teams AI engineers architects infrastructure teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery of strategic AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in enterprise program management Project Management Office (PMO) governance digital transformation and AI-enabled initiatives. This individual will be responsible for managing multiple concurrent workstreams ensuring alignment with business objectives mitigating risks and driving successful outcomes from strategy through production deployment.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise AI transformation programs across multiple business units.
• Develop comprehensive program plans schedules milestones budgets and resource strategies.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Drive strategic planning prioritization and execution of AI initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate multiple interdependent projects and manage program-level dependencies.

• Oversee program governance risk management issue resolution and executive reporting.
• Develop and maintain program dashboards KPIs status reports and executive presentations.
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards project methodologies and organizational governance processes.
• Monitor budgets timelines scope and resource allocation to ensure successful program delivery.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings governance reviews and executive decision-making sessions.

• Collaborate with business leaders Product Owners AI architects engineering teams infrastructure teams security and operations.
• Coordinate infrastructure readiness environment provisioning API approvals deployment schedules and production releases.
• Manage communication across technical and business teams to ensure alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders vendors and external partners.

• Support the execution of enterprise AI Machine Learning and Generative AI initiatives.
• Ensure AI programs align with business strategy operational goals and customer value.
• Monitor program performance using business and technical KPIs.
• Drive organizational change management user adoption and communication strategies for AI initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency across AI programs.

• Identify program risks dependencies and potential roadblocks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize delivery risks.
• Ensure quality standards compliance requirements and security considerations are incorporated throughout program execution.
• Promote continuous improvement of delivery methodologies and governance practices.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Program Management Project Management or PMO leadership.
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise technology transformation programs.
• Experience leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Digital Transformation or Enterprise Technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PMO governance portfolio management and program delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across business and technology organizations.
• Strong expertise in project planning budgeting scheduling resource management and risk management.
• Experience with Agile Scrum Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent executive communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Engineering Computer Science or a related field.