Job Description
Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Hybrid/White Plains, NY
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and manage AI-focused IT programs and projects. The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of experience delivering enterprise IT initiatives, with expertise in AI technologies, Azure cloud platforms, governance frameworks, stakeholder management, and cross-functional program execution. The role requires driving successful project delivery, managing budgets, vendors, risks, and supporting the organization's AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage enterprise IT and AI programs from initiation through delivery.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions.
- Ensure seamless integration of AI models, cloud platforms, and data solutions.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate RFP processes, vendor evaluations, contract selection, and implementation activities.
- Work with internal teams and external vendors to build, test, and deploy solutions.
- Support the development and governance of the AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
- Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and executive reporting.
- Lead cross-functional project teams and mentor project managers and team members.
- Ensure compliance with organizational governance, AI standards, and best practices.
- Drive continuous process improvement across project delivery and program management.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 8–10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience.
- Experience leading AI, Generative AI, or Machine Learning initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud platforms.
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and modern data platforms.
- Experience implementing AI Governance frameworks and AI Centers of Excellence (CoE).
- Strong expertise in stakeholder management, budgeting, vendor management, and RFP processes.
- Experience managing multiple enterprise projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- AI, Data, or Cloud certifications are highly desirable.