AI Program Manager

Careers; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an AI Program Manager to lead end-to-end Generative AI initiatives in a hybrid Jersey City setting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across product, engineering, data, security, and business units to ensure strategic alignment and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of technology program management, 5+ years delivering AI or data analytics programs, and strong skills in governance, risk management, and agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years of technology project and program management experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Generative AI solutions is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Generative AI projects from initiation through deployment and post-production support.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across product, engineering, architecture, data, infrastructure, security, and business teams.
• Establish and manage project governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making processes.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating critical blockers with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Product Owners and Business SMEs to prioritize and deliver requirements while tracking project KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production implementation activities.
• Partner with data teams to complete data sourcing, readiness, quality, and validation activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Scrum

SAFe

Agile

Job description

Job#: 3056853

AI Program Manager

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The AI Program Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of complex Generative Artificial Intelligence initiatives from initiation through deployment. This position coordinates cross-functional activities across product, engineering, architecture, data, security, and business teams to drive strategic alignment. The successful candidate ensures project execution aligns with enterprise priorities while managing risks, schedules, and delivery commitments. Collaboration with technical and business stakeholders is essential to translate strategic requirements into successful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Generative AI projects from initiation through deployment and post-production support.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across product, engineering, architecture, data, infrastructure, security, and business teams.
• Establish and manage project governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making processes.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating critical blockers with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Product Owners and Business SMEs to prioritize and deliver requirements while tracking project KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production implementation activities.
• Partner with data teams to complete data sourcing, readiness, quality, and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience: At least 10 years of technology project and program management experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing large-scale enterprise technology initiatives. Proven experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Generative AI solutions is required.

Technical Skills: Proficient in program leadership, risk management, and governance frameworks. Solid understanding of data analysis, project management, and business analysis methodologies is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong conceptual understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, and AI governance.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation programs.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe.
• Familiarity with data platforms, cloud technologies, and modern application architectures.
• Experience leading global and distributed teams.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program
• other discounts
• on-demand training program
• certification prep
• library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet'
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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