Program Manager - AI & Financial Services

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large-scale, enterprise-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative that will impact all internal employees and scale across the organization. This role partners closely with a tenured Program Manager and plays a critical part in enabling efficiency, scalability, and long-term cost savings across a growing AI program portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong foundational program management skills, hands-on experience managing AI implementations, and experience in the financial services industry. This is a highly visible role requiring clear communication, change leadership, and comfort operating in a regulated environment. This position is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support day-to-day operations for a complex, enterprise-scale AI program with multiple workstreams
• Partner closely with program leadership to drive execution, governance, and delivery across initiatives
• Manage program planning, dependencies, risks, and milestones to ensure predictable and timely delivery
• Support Agile delivery using tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Scrum, and modern Agile frameworks
• Drive adoption of AI solutions across the organization, including governance, intake, prioritization, and scalability
• Lead or support organizational change management efforts related to AI adoption
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders at all levels of leadership
• Ensure programs meet regulatory, compliance, security, and privacy requirements expected in financial services environments

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programs in regulated environments with audit, risk, compliance, or security considerations
• Experience scaling AI or technology initiatives across multiple business units
• Familiarity with program dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics tied to outcomes
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent (strongly preferred but not required)
• Strong foundational program management experience with clear end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-workstream programs
• Direct experience managing AI, machine learning, or data-driven programs, including enterprise adoption and governance
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including use of Azure DevOps (ADO) or comparable tools
• Proven change management experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives
• Experience in financial services, such as banking, credit unions, fintech, or other regulated industries
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to executive audiences

Requirements

• AI programs are delivered with clarity, structure, and predictable outcomes
• Enterprise stakeholders adopt AI solutions with minimal disruption
• Program governance, intake, and prioritization support scalability and sustainability
• Leadership receives concise, confident, and actionable program communications
• AI initiatives contribute to measurable efficiency gains and cost savings

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.