Senior Lead Program/Project Manager, Generative AI Initiatives

About this role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Lead Program/Project Manager to spearhead our Generative AI initiatives. This role is critical in driving the successful development, implementation, and governance of cutting-edge AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of program leadership, technical acumen in AI/LLMs, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end Generative AI initiatives, including strategic showcases, Agentic AI workflows, Workshops, and significant initiatives

• Organize, facilitate, and drive recurring program stand-ups and strategic workshops for various GenAI teams

• Manage product delivery roles and ensure alignment across all Generative AI programs.

• Manage and allocate resources effectively across all assigned initiatives.

Technology Strategy & Execution:

• Coordinate the development and deployment of AI-driven applications and agentic workflows utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Ensure architecture and design adhere to enterprise standards for scalability, security, compliance, and risk management.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to guide technical direction and ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust solutions.

• Assist with Model Risk Management (MRM) documentation and support last-mile activities for AI solution deployment.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to GenAI-related policies, internal controls, and risk treatment frameworks.

• Actively participate in governance workshops to define engagement models and contribute to roadmap planning for AI initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders.

• Host and contribute to critical meetings, including strategic reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions

• Provide timely and structured updates through various channels, including weekly trackers and application sunrise

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives to provide technological solutions with broad impact for cross functional businesses and technology teams

• Act as a key participant in providing strategic business solutions to companywide technology initiatives

• Evaluate highly complex business problems and provide subject matter knowledge proficiency for technology initiatives

• Define and lead detailed research on business and technology requests to develop efficient and accurate functional requirements

• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of domain and technology applications, and which influence companywide technology solutions

• Lead project or systems documentation, and monitor and manage project schedules and deliverables

• Collaborate and consult with business and technology teams to provide comprehensive technological solutions for complex business problems

• Ensure communication and information flow between business and technology teams

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Business Systems Data and Business Systems Designing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading and managing complex technology programs and projects, particularly within the AI/ML or Generative AI domain

• Solid understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-driven application development, and agentic workflows

• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and risk standards

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams and senior leadership

• Experience with governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance in a regulated environment is a plus

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, W