Program Director – Coding Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assume complete responsibility for the strategy, roadmaps, and success metrics of the AI program, ensuring full alignment with business objectives and senior leadership's expectations;

• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of various intricate AI initiatives (LLM-powered products, automation, analytics), guaranteeing that all projects adhere to scope, budget, and quality benchmarks;

• Convert vague business challenges into well-defined technical workstreams and architectures, working closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers;

• Establish and manage program governance, encompassing operating rhythms, steering committees, risk/issue management, and high-level communications with executives;

• Facilitate solution design reviews and offer technical oversight, questioning methodologies as necessary to ensure the robustness, scalability, and security of AI solutions;

• Incorporate responsible and ethical AI principles into program design, emphasizing data privacy, bias reduction, model monitoring, and human-in-the-loop workflows;

• Manage relationships with vendors and partners (cloud services, model providers, integrators), including technical assessments, contract contributions, and performance oversight;

• Guide and mentor cross-functional teams (PMs, technical leads, data scientists), promoting a culture of high-performance delivery and driving ongoing process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting and delivery, with substantial expertise at a Big 3 or leading firm in technology, digital, or data;

• 5+ years in program or portfolio management, directing large, multi-disciplinary tech programs with budgets in the multi-million dollar range;

• Proven experience in successfully delivering AI, data, or analytics programs (LLM/ML products, intelligent automation) into production environments;

• Practical technical background in Data Science or Software Engineering (Python, Java, etc.), with the capability to read code and assist in technical decision-making;

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level executives and non-technical audiences;

• Proactive in recommending process improvements and possessing a thorough understanding of the LLM life cycle.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes base salary, bonus, and ESOP;

• Paid PTO, with benefits varying by location;

• IT setup and home office allowances.