Senior AI Program Director - Data & Analytics Governance

Zohorecruit; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Senior Program Director to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in data, analytics, and AI. This role is the single point of accountability, coordinating multiple Project Managers on programs valued at $50 million or more annually.

Strong governance, transformation, and supplier management experience are essential. The candidate will orchestrate program master planning, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level negotiations to ensure timely delivery within defined

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience in large organizations.
• Experience managing programs valued at $50 million+ per year.
• Ability to lead cross-functional, data/analytics/AI initiatives.
• Exposure to governance, transformation, and external supplier management.
• Fluent English with ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop the program master plan and milestones aligned with sponsor objectives.
• Coordinate multiple Project Managers and delivery teams to meet benefits, costs, and deadlines.
• Provide supervision and coordination of internal and external contributors; approve resource changes and ensure governance adherence.
• Develop risk analyses and mitigation strategies for complex programs.
• Deliver single accountability reports and progress updates to sponsor and steering committee.
• Manage large portfolios and multiple initiatives under supervision.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Program governance

Strategic influence

Negotiation with suppliers

Senior stakeholder communication

Education

PMP Certification

ACP Certification

SAFe Certification

Job description

Zohorecruit seeks a Senior Program Director to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in data, analytics, and AI. This role is the single point of accountability, coordinating multiple Project Managers on programs valued at $50 million or more annually.

Strong governance, transformation, and supplier management experience are essential. The candidate will orchestrate program master planning, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level negotiations to ensure timely delivery within defined