Sr Manager, AI & Technology Program Management

About Our Client

The organization operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, developing an AI-native platform that unifies protection across endpoints, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems. It addresses the growing complexity of securing modern digital environments through autonomous detection and response powered by real-time analytics and intelligent automation. The company supports global enterprises and critical infrastructure by simplifying security operations and helping teams focus on the threats that matter most.

About the Opportunity

The Sr. Manager, AI & Technology Program Management manages and executes a portfolio of strategic AI alliance partnerships. This role translates partnership strategies into actionable programs, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and maintains strong strategic and commercial relationships with leading AI and technology companies. The position plays a key role in advancing AI partnership initiatives, identifying monetization opportunities, and strengthening the organization's position as a strategic cybersecurity partner.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day program coordination, milestone tracking, and execution across AI and technology partnerships.
• Develop and maintain program management systems, including project plans, RACI frameworks, action trackers, and status reporting.
• Oversee the strategic operating calendar, including planning sessions, partner reviews, executive briefings, and key relationship milestones.
• Maintain forward-looking visibility into partnership milestones, dependencies, risks, and relationship touchpoints.
• Coordinate integration and delivery initiatives with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Develop partner enablement materials, co-marketing assets, joint solution narratives, and other partnership resources.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to meet partnership commitments and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Define and monitor program health metrics and prepare executive-level updates and recommendations.
• Track partnership commitments and follow through on deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
• Build institutional knowledge, documentation, and operational infrastructure to scale the partnerships function globally.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to increase the efficiency and impact of the partnership portfolio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, partner operations, business operations, or a related field within a fast-paced technology or mission-driven organization.
• Experience managing complex programs involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with program management methodologies and tools such as Salesforce (SFDC), Asana, Jira, Confluence, or Notion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously while maintaining visibility into milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear executive-level narratives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and resourceful approach to anticipating needs and initiating action in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.