Principal Program Manager - Generative AI Implementation

About the role

The Principal Program Manager will lead complex enterprise generative AI implementation programs, ensuring alignment of technical delivery, business objectives, governance, and user adoption. This remote position requires orchestrating multiple workstreams, managing risks, and embedding AI capabilities within client organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale generative AI implementations from planning through deployment, adoption, and optimization.
• Develop integrated implementation strategies, roadmaps, and adoption plans covering change management, training, and process redesign.
• Establish governance models, success metrics, and scalable roadmaps for AI capabilities.
• Manage cross‑functional teams, multiple workstreams, and ensure visibility of dependencies, risks, and milestones.
• Facilitate executive governance meetings, steering committees, and provide clear reporting linking progress to business value.
• Drive adoption by partnering with change‑management leaders, tracking usage metrics, and implementing corrective actions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive program or project management experience.
• 5+ years managing complex enterprise software or digital transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, especially generative AI in enterprise settings.
• Experience with large, multi‑workstream programs involving technology, data, security, governance, and organizational change.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and communicate with senior executives.

Required skills

• Generative AI
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Scrum@Scale
• SAFe
• Disciplined Agile
• LeSS