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Role :: Program Manager
Location :: New York, NY
Type :: Fulltime
Job Description
Role - Program Manager
Experience Required - 8+ Years
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Proven experience managing AI, Machine Learning, Automation, or Data Analytics related programs.
- Strong experience managing large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
- Expertise in Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
- Exceptional PowerPoint presentation and executive storytelling skills.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
- Experience with program governance, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI practices, and emerging AI technologies.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Lead and manage large-scale enterprise programs involving AI, automation, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and risk controls.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Data Science, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Business stakeholders.
- Establish governance frameworks, operating cadences, reporting mechanisms, and executive reviews.
- Identify program risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies proactively.
- AI & Innovation Initiatives
- Partner with AI/ML, Data Science, and Technology teams to manage delivery of AI-enabled solutions and strategic innovation programs.
- Translate complex AI concepts into business-friendly communications and actionable program plans.
- Track AI program KPIs, adoption metrics, business outcomes, and implementation milestones.
- Support AI transformation initiatives, pilot launches, automation opportunities, and enterprise adoption strategies.
- Agile Delivery Management
- Apply Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project management methodologies to deliver initiatives effectively.
- Facilitate sprint planning, backlog management, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning activities.
- Ensure teams maintain delivery discipline, velocity tracking, and continuous improvement practices.
- Drive prioritization discussions and alignment across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Executive Communication & Presentation Development
- Create high-impact executive presentations, strategic decks, business reviews, and leadership communications.
- Develop concise, visually compelling PowerPoint presentations tailored for senior leadership and executive forums.
- Present program updates, business insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership stakeholders.
- Support strategic storytelling using data, visuals, and structured narratives.
- Stakeholder & Leadership Management
- Build strong relationships across business and technology organizations.
- Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment in matrixed environments.
- Facilitate decision-making and executive escalations when necessary.
- Mentor junior project managers and contribute to program management best practices.
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