AI Data Programs Lead, Cross-Functional Delivery

Siemens; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Siemens in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Data Program Manager to lead AI data programs across product, engineering, and operations. You will coordinate data acquisition, annotation, licensing, and readiness while partnering with external data providers and internal teams to meet strategic AI goals.

The role requires 4+ years in program management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, technology programs, data programs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, cross-functional programs.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, cross-functional AI data programs and interconnected workstreams from planning through delivery, aligning evolving requirements with clear objectives, milestones, and operating plans.
• Drive execution across Product, Engineering, Applied Science, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Security, and other stakeholders, while representing programs in leadership forums.
• Oversee end-to-end data acquisition, annotation, curation, licensing, and readiness, and manage strategic day-to-day relationships with internal and external data owners.
• Establish success metrics, requirements, and acceptance criteria for data deliverables to measure progress, quality, readiness, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Identify systemic risks, resolve complex cross-organizational dependencies, and lead regular program reviews to communicate status and decisions to senior leadership.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor commitments while developing scalable governance models, templates, and operating processes to improve program efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Siemens in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Data Program Manager to lead AI data programs across product, engineering, and operations. You will coordinate data acquisition, annotation, licensing, and readiness while partnering with external data providers and internal teams to meet strategic AI goals.

The role requires 4+ years in program management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.