Head of Programme Management

J ob Details:
Pay Range: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour on W2
Hybrid Schedule: Min 3 days a week onsite
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7.5-hour workday with 0.5-hour unpaid lunch, paid for time worked only.
Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and manage IT projects in our AI program. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IT project management, AI technologies, cloud platforms, and governance structures. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects and use cases in this program by coordinating across teams, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and maintaining alignment with organizational goals.

Oversee and manage projects, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives and strategic goals.
Define program and project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop and manage detailed program and project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Ensure the seamless integration of AI models, data platforms, and other necessary components.
Monitor progress and manage any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build, test, and implement the projects.
Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and other stakeholders.
Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget.
Identify and manage program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP, PgMP, agile or similar project/program management certification.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT project/program management, with a focus on AI and cloud platforms.
Knowledge of Azure and AI technologies, including large language models and modern data platforms.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Scrum) is desired.
Industry certificates relevant to AI, Data, and other related areas.
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