Data and AI Program Manager, Vice President

We are seeking an enterprise leader to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of global Data and AI initiatives, reporting directly to the global Data and AI Chief of Staff.

About the role

The Data and AI Program Manager ensures disciplined execution and value realization of enterprise-wide Data and AI programs, operating at the intersection of strategy, program management, and executive communication. This role is vital to aligning technology, business, and management teams while delivering clear and compelling stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead global Data and AI Programs by partnering with cross-regional technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors on planning, execution, and implementation of IT initiatives.
• Own day-to-day management of assigned programs to ensure delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Own program documentation and governance, including program plans, status reports, and key decision records.
• Ensure full alignment with program and project governance, risk management, and audit requirements, and provide proactive support during internal or external reviews.
• Identify, track, and manage program and operational risks, maintaining up-to-date mitigation and contingency plans.
• Proactively resolve issues where possible and escalate critical risks and dependencies in a timely and structured manner to ensure informed decision-making by leadership.
• Act as a key stakeholder interface, ensuring alignment across technology, business, and management teams, and delivering clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate program communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in program management, vendor management, capacity planning, or PMO-related roles.
• Experience working on large-scale programs is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated technical understanding of software engineering concepts (e.g., system architecture, APIs/integrations, data flows, cloud basics).

Skills

• Experience in enterprise-wide program management with demonstrated project management capability in technology-enabled environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional stakeholders in both verbal and written contexts.
• High proficiency in project and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Confluence, and similar platforms.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Experience in IT Compliance, Data Management, or AI project management is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• PMP certification, Data Governance, or any additional project management–related certifications are highly desirable.

Pay

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location, the applicable range could differ.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
• Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
• Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans).
• Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, and vibrant employee networks.