Technology Delivery Manager - Data & AI

Columbus, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026 Industry 11 - IT Services / Consulting / Technology / Telecom TTConnect is seeking a Technology Delivery Manager – Data & AI to work for one of our clients. This is a new position with a client that is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services present in nearly 50 countries. The end client is in the utilities business. Location: Columbus, Ohio — local or relocating candidates required About the Role We are seeking a Technology Delivery Manager to oversee a portfolio of Data & AI initiatives for a major organization in the utilities industry. This role combines technology delivery leadership, portfolio governance, financial management, and executive communication. You will partner with business leaders, technology teams, and external providers to align priorities, facilitate decisions, and keep initiatives progressing toward business objectives. Utilities industry experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities and establishing governance across workstreams. Drive action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure. Develop an understanding of business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints to support informed decisions. Maintain alignment among technology teams, business stakeholders, and external partners. Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, resource plans, and accounting alignment. Oversee statements of work and contracts, and prepare for recurring financial reviews. Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, providing accurate and timely updates. Maintain schedules and portfolio records, escalating decisions or issues affecting scope, schedule, funding, resources, or delivery outcomes. Requirements Demonstrated experience managing complex technology programs or portfolios. Strong skills in portfolio governance, demand management, prioritization, and investment planning. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and vendor relationships. Working knowledge of data platforms, AI capabilities, and solution architecture sufficient to facilitate delivery discussions. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to navigate evolving priorities and drive accountability across multiple workstreams. Utilities industry experience is highly desirable. Must be local to Columbus, Ohio or willing to relocate immediately on your own expense. Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder. #J-18808-Ljbffr ITTConnect