Program Manager – Infrastructure, AI, M&A

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the modernization of infrastructure, integration of AI, and technology integration programs related to M&A from inception through to implementation and operational transition.

• Establish program goals, key milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, potential risks, budgets, and metrics for success.

• Maintain comprehensive plans while ensuring financial health and predictable delivery outcomes.

• Facilitate delivery coordination among infrastructure, cloud, security, data, applications, architecture, operations, business teams, acquired entities, and service providers.

• Address cross-functional conflicts and escalate decisions that impact delivery timelines.

• Promote Agile delivery methodologies, which include iterative planning, backlog prioritization, coordination of cross-functional teams, and ongoing improvement efforts.

• Deliver succinct, data-driven reports to executives on progress, financial status, risks, critical decisions, and outcomes.

• Ensure that steering committees and PMO governance forums receive timely insights into program health and the necessary executive actions.

• Collaborate with technical leaders to translate technology roadmaps and M&A integration priorities into actionable programs.

• Challenge existing assumptions, identify dependencies related to delivery, and ensure operational readiness.

• Lead AI initiatives from the evaluation of use cases and pilot projects through to implementation, adoption, governance, and realization of value.

• Direct M&A technology due diligence and post-close integration strategies, including Day 1 readiness, integration of applications and infrastructure, alignment of security and access, mapping of dependencies, and transition to operational phases.

• Articulate complex technical subjects in business terminology.

• Assist in stakeholder readiness, organizational change management, and positive adoption outcomes across programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 8 years of experience in technology project or program management, leading intricate, cross-functional initiatives.

• Proven experience managing programs related to infrastructure, cloud, enterprise platforms, technology modernization, or M&A integration.

• Experience in utilizing Agile delivery practices, including iterative planning, backlog management, coordination of cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement.

• A solid track record in program governance, dependency and risk management, financial oversight, and resource planning within matrixed environments.

• Technical proficiency adequate to comprehend architectural discussions, challenge assumptions, and pinpoint delivery dependencies.

• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities; capable of influencing without direct authority.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead effectively amidst ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple simultaneous initiatives.

• Strong skills in financial management, budget tracking, and communicating ROI.

• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Preferred experience in delivering AI, generative AI, automation, data, or other emerging technology projects.

• Preferred experience in supporting technology due diligence, Day 1 readiness, or post-close M&A integration tasks.

• Preferred familiarity with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform.

• Preferred knowledge of AI governance, data readiness, security, responsible AI, adoption, and value realization.

• Experience within an Enterprise PMO; PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or related certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

• Generous paid time off.

• Commuter and wellness benefits.

• Tuition Reimbursement.