Sr. Director, AI Program Management

The Project Management Leader Technology job manages a department that includes multiple teams led by managers and is responsible for providing strategic support for technical project/program objectives within the business area. As a team leader, this job oversees the execution of technology project/business requirements to successfully manage large projects for the organization. This job owns short to mid-term execution of functional strategy for the achievement of strategic technical project/program management results.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Acts as a day-to-day technical/functional expert in assigned area and makes decisions on tactical issues that impact the business.
• Monitors technical project teams and directs the allocation of resource requirements necessary to ensure projects are successful and that targets are met.
• Provides advanced technical and analytical guidance to project team members.
• Influences the development of strategic improvements through analysis of progress and performance against set targets.
• Monitors the status of technical projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Analyzes and reports on area data (financial, headcount, etc.) and performance metrics.
• Ensures outside contractors are appropriately managed to optimize integration within the project, so that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Manages performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional products and engagement, motivation, and development of the team.
• Ensures strategic technical project management policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
10PL

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Management Leader Technology job manages a department that includes multiple teams led by managers and is responsible for providing strategic support for technical project/program objectives within the business area. As a team leader, this job oversees the execution of technology project/business requirements to successfully manage large projects for the organization. This job owns short to mid-term execution of functional strategy for the achievement of strategic technical project/program management results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides advanced technical and analytical guidance to project team members
• Influences the development of strategic improvements through analysis of progress and performance against set targets
• Monitors the status of technical projects including cost, timing, and staffing
• Analyzes and reports on area data (financial, headcount, etc.) and performance metrics
• Acts as a day-to-day technical/functional expert in assigned area and makes decisions on tactical issues that impact the business
• Monitors technical project teams and directs the allocation of resource requirements necessary to ensure projects are successful and that targets are met
• Ensures outside contractors are appropriately managed to optimize integration within the project, so that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
• Manages performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional products and engagement, motivation, and development of the team.
• Ensures strategic technical project management policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement AI strategies that align with business goals, ensuring integration across departments
• Project Management:
  • Oversee AI project execution from conception to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive AI initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Technology Evaluation: Assess and select AI technologies that meet business needs, advocating for responsible AI practices
• Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs to evaluate the subjective business and quantifiable effectiveness of AI solutions while optimizing strategies based on feedback
• Building cross-functional Center of Excellence teams across multiple geographies
• Building, running and improving enterprise cross-skilling programs for various audiences

Required Qualifications:  

• 8+ years of technical proj