Lead IT PM/Program Delivery Leads

Job Details:

Update - Now going to be hiring for 4 PMs and 1 Lead - Must be onsite in the New York office Tues-Thurs work Remote on Monday and Friday. 

Delivery lead roles very strategic working with enterprise and above at the AI initiative level

SR Project Managers working at a tactical level 

Program Overview

Manager explained that these openings support client’s Enterprise AI organization.

The objective is not simply staffing project managers against funded initiatives. Instead, Client is building a dedicated PMO support structure that works directly alongside Enterprise AI leadership to:

·       Prioritize work across AI initiatives

·       Improve planning and execution

·       Reduce delays caused by limited leadership bandwidth

·       Increase organizational maturity within the AI space

·       Provide program structure and accountability around AI product delivery

Manager shared an example where Enterprise AI was unable to provide planning inputs on time because technical leaders were focused on delivery work rather than documenting plans. These new PMO resources are intended to close that gap.

Delivery Lead Profile

Manager emphasized that these are not traditional PM roles.

Client wants candidates who resemble:

·       Deloitte consultants

·       Accenture consultants

·       IBM consultants

·       Strategic advisors

·       Operating model consultants

Key characteristics:

·       5-7 years of consulting-level experience

·       Ability to work through ambiguity

·       Executive presence

·       Executive influence

·       Strong stakeholder management

·       Operating model leadership

·       Organizational transformation experience

·       Ability to improve execution across multiple teams

These individuals will work closely with AI leadership and directors. Manager repeatedly referred to these resources as being closer to strategic consultants than traditional PMs.

Program/Project Manager Profile

For the Program Manager openings, Client is looking for:

·       Senior-level PMO practitioners

·       Enterprise program leadership experience

·       Governance experience

·       Accountability management

·       Issue and risk management

·       Cross-functional coordination

·       Structured execution

They will work across:

·       Product teams

·       Engineering teams

·       Data science teams