Data and AI Program Manager, Vice President
State Street · Princeton, NJ · 1 mo ago
Project Management$120k–$203k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Data and AI Program Manager who will report directly to the global Data and AI Chief of Staff. This role serves as an enterprise leader for Data and AI, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide Data and AI initiatives. The team you will join is vital to the company, ensuring disciplined execution, value realization, and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, program management, and executive communication.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead global Data and AI Programs by partnering with cross-regional technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors on the 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 manner.
- 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.
- PMP certification, Data Governance, or any additional project management-related certifications are highly desirable.
Pay
Salary range: $120,000 - $202,500 annual. The range quoted 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.
- Vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.
- Inclusive development opportunities and flexible work-life support.