AI Program Manager

Are you passionate about shaping how AI transforms an entire organization? We're looking for a strategic and hands-on AI Program Manager to lead the development, governance, and execution of our enterprise AI portfolio, driving high-impact initiatives from concept to production. If you thrive at the intersection of technology strategy, cross-functional leadership, and responsible AI innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do: Develop and maintain an AI strategy aligned with corporate objectives, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and HSE stakeholders Own portfolio governance — maintaining a centralized inventory of AI projects, tools, and vendors while eliminating shadow AI and redundant spend Lead delivery of approved AI initiatives from proof‑of‑concept through production deployment Manage vendor and partner relationships, evaluating emerging AI technologies relevant to the industry Partner with Data, Cybersecurity, and Legal teams to ensure AI initiatives meet data privacy and regulatory standards Drive AI literacy, training, and adoption across the organization Define and report KPIs that demonstrate AI business value to leadership Chair the AI Governance working group, establishing risk frameworks and responsible AI guardrails Serve as the primary intake point for AI‑related requests, streamlining demand on core IT teams Prepare executive‐level briefings and business cases communicating AI portfolio status and opportunities Why This Role? This is a chance to build and lead an enterprise AI program from the ground up — shaping strategy, governance, and innovation at the executive level while driving real, measurable business value. What You Bring: 8+ years in IT program/project management, including 3+ years focused on AI, ML, or advanced analytics Proven success managing complex, cross‑functional technology programs in an enterprise environment Strong grasp of AI/ML concepts, LLMs, generative AI, and data science workflows Experience with AI governance, responsible AI practices, and data privacy frameworks Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and technology evaluation skills Excellent executive communication and business‑case development abilities Experience working within an IT PMO (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field PMP or equivalent certification Nice to Have: Experience in energy, oil & gas, or offshore drilling industries Familiarity with enterprise ERP/EPM platforms (e.g., IFS, OneStream) Knowledge of Microsoft's AI ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, Copilot, Fabric, Power Platform) Experience with data governance platforms and MDM initiatives AI‑related certifications (AWS ML, Google Professional ML Engineer, Microsoft AI‑900/AI‑102) Background leading organizational change management and AI literacy programs Ready to lead enterprise AI transformation and drive real business value? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr