AI Program Manager

AI Program ManagerThe AI Program Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of complex Generative Artificial Intelligence initiatives from initiation through deployment. This position coordinates cross-functional activities across product, engineering, architecture, data, security, and business teams to drive strategic alignment. The successful candidate ensures project execution aligns with enterprise priorities while managing risks, schedules, and delivery commitments. Collaboration with technical and business stakeholders is essential to translate strategic requirements into successful business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of Generative AI projects from initiation through deployment and post-production support.Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and delivery commitments.Coordinate cross-functional activities across product, engineering, architecture, data, infrastructure, security, and business teams.Establish and manage project governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making processes.Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating critical blockers with recommended mitigation strategies.Partner with Product Owners and Business SMEs to prioritize and deliver requirements while tracking project KPIs and delivery metrics.Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production implementation activities.Partner with data teams to complete data sourcing, readiness, quality, and validation activities.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Experience: At least 10 years of technology project and program management experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing large-scale enterprise technology initiatives. Proven experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Generative AI solutions is required.Technical Skills: Proficient in program leadership, risk management, and governance frameworks. Solid understanding of data analysis, project management, and business analysis methodologies is required.Preferred QualificationsStrong conceptual understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, and AI governance.Experience managing enterprise-scale AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation programs.Working knowledge of data platforms, cloud technologies, and modern application architectures.Experience leading global and distributed teams.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.