IT Program Manager (AI & Cloud)

IT Program Manager (AI & Cloud)

Location: White Plains, NY (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $65/hr W2 Duration: 12 Months Open to U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders working independently. No sponsorship or third-party candidates.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead strategic AI and cloud-based technology initiatives. This role will oversee multiple IT projects within an enterprise AI program, ensuring successful delivery through effective project governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex IT programs involving AI technologies, Azure cloud platforms, modern data solutions, and enterprise governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT projects and programs aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
• Manage end-to-end project execution from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Coordinate the integration of AI models, cloud platforms, and enterprise data solutions.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee RFP processes, evaluate proposals, and support vendor selection.
• Coordinate project build, testing, deployment, and implementation activities.
• Support the development and governance of an AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Establish and maintain AI governance standards, processes, and best practices.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and executive updates to senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Manage program budgets and ensure projects remain within approved financial targets.
• Drive continuous process improvements and promote project management best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 810+ years of experience in IT Project or Program Management.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise AI, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and modern data platforms.
• Experience establishing or supporting AI governance frameworks and AI Centers of Excellence (CoE).
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Industry certifications related to AI, Data, Azure, or Cloud technologies.
• Experience managing enterprise RFP processes and third-party vendors.

Required Skills

• IT Program & Project Management
• AI & Machine Learning Initiatives
• Azure Cloud Platform
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Modern Data Platforms
• AI Governance
• AI Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Project Planning & Execution
• Budget & Resource Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Vendor Management
• RFP Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Executive Communication
• Cross-functional Team Leadership