AI Program Manager

About This Role The AI Program Manager will lead a team of intermediate to experienced Digital Program Management professionals. Sets objectives and manages planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities Program Strategy & Planning Define AI program roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Develop program charters, milestones, and measurable success metrics (KPIs/OKRs). Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies. Cross‑Functional Leadership Coordinate across Data Science, ML Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, and IT teams. Facilitate stakeholder alignment between technical and non‑technical leaders. Manage vendor and third‑party AI solution partnerships. Execution & Delivery Oversee end‑to‑end AI lifecycle: problem definition → data preparation → model development → deployment → monitoring. Implement Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks. Ensure production readiness, scalability, and governance. Stakeholder Communication Provide executive‑level updates on AI program progress. Translate technical concepts into business impact narratives. Partner with AI adoption and change management team to drive adoption across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of program/project management experience. 2+ years managing AI/ML or data‑driven initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field. Strong understanding of AI lifecycle. ML/LLMOps concepts, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 and $192,000.00 annually. Factors that may affect pay include skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation Entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives. Retirement Benefits. Time off and Leave: paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation. Disability: short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr