Program Manager – Data & AI Transformation

<p><span><span><span><b><span>Title:</span></b><span> Program Manager – Data &amp; AI Transformation<br /> <b>Location:</b> United States (Remote)<br /> <b>Engagement Type:</b> Contract / Contract-to-Hire<br /> <b>Domain:</b> Data Platforms, Analytics, AI, GenAI, Cloud Modernization<br /> <strong>Energy Industry Experience is a must</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><br /> <span><span><span><b><span>Role Overview</span></b><br /> <span>Client is seeking a hands-on Program Manager – Data &amp; AI Transformation to lead high-impact, short-cycle transformation programs across data, analytics, and artificial intelligence initiatives. This role is designed for a delivery-focused leader who can rapidly onboard, establish executive trust, and drive outcomes across complex cloud, data, and AI engagements often within 60–90-day delivery windows.<br /> The Program Manager serves as the primary owner of client delivery success, responsible for shaping project execution, mitigating risk, and ensuring seamless collaboration across stakeholders, architects, engineers, and business leaders.</span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span>First 90 Days – Business Outcomes</span></b><br /> <span>The Program Manager is expected to become fully effective within the first week of onboarding and will immediately:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Establish trusted working relationships with client sponsors and key stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Rapidly assess project scope, objectives, dependencies, and success criteria</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Develop structured delivery plans and align PivotX delivery teams for execution</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Secure access to client infrastructure, data, environments, and tools</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to access, data readiness, infrastructure dependencies, and expectation alignment</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Lead formal project kick-off and ensure a smooth transition into execution</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Serve as a confident advisor to clients on Data and AI delivery strategies</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>Programs &amp; Initiatives Owned</span></b><br /> <span>The Program Manager oversees a portfolio of Data and AI transformation initiatives, including:</span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span>Data Programs</span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Cloud Data Warehousing</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Data Lakes &amp; Cloud Data Platforms</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Master Data Management (MDM)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Data Governance</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>AI Programs</span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Data Science &amp; Machine Learning</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Generative AI (GenAI)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Agentic AI Solutions</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><span>At any given time, the portfolio typically includes 2 Data-focused programs and 3 AI-focused programs.</span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span>Portfolio &amp; Stakeholder Management</span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Manages 1–3 concurrent projects depending on complexity and immersion level</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>For deeply embedded engagements, ownership is typically limited to a single project to ensure delivery excellence</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Acts as the central point of accountability for executive sponsors, technical teams, and delivery partners</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>Governance, Compliance &amp; Lifecycle Collaboration</span></b><br /> <span>While not directly accountable for formal AI governance, privacy, or compliance ownership, the Program Manager:</span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Leads delivery efforts to design, scope, and implement governance, model lifecycle, privacy, and compliance requirements</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Partners with architects, security teams, and SMEs to ensure responsible AI implementation</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>Delivery Leadership Expectations</span></b><br /> <span>This is a hands-on delivery leadership role, not a coordination-only position. The Program Manager will:</span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Actively guide delivery teams through execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Participate in technical and functional discussions across data and AI programs</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Drive delivery accountability, execution cadence, and measurable outcomes</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>Cloud &amp; Technology Environment</span></b><br /> <span>PivotX solutions span multi-cloud platforms depending on client needs:</span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Microsoft Azure</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Amazon Web Services (AWS)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><b><span>Qualifications</span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>10+ years leading enterprise technology programs</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Demonstrated success managing Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong understanding of cloud platforms, modern data architectures, and AI delivery frameworks</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, short-cycle delivery environments</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Exceptional communication, stakeholder leadership, and risk management skills</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><span><span>This Program Manager will play a critical role in driving Client’s Data &amp; AI transformation success combining delivery leadership, technical fluency, and executive partnership to accelerate client outcomes.</span></span></span></span>