AI Program Manager: Strategic Product Delivery

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a Program Manager to lead an integrated delivery of a major AI/automation programme. You will establish the programme structure, governance, and an integrated plan across business, product, technology, operations and risk.

The role emphasizes senior‑level stakeholder management, cost and risk oversight, benefits tracking and governance, with autonomy within strategic objectives. Experience with complex cross‑functional initiatives and hybrid delivery methods is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional programmes.
• Experience in governance, planning and dependency management.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable roadmaps and plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish programme structure, governance model and delivery cadence.
• Translate objectives into an integrated roadmap and plan.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business, product, technology and risk.
• Manage programme scope, milestones, dependencies, resources and costs.
• Lead risk, issues and decisions; prepare executive updates and papers.
• Ensure integration of requirements, testing and operational readiness.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Integrated planning

Risk management

Executive reporting

Hybrid/agile delivery

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Northern Trust seeks a Program Manager to lead an integrated delivery of a major AI/automation programme. You will establish the programme structure, governance, and an integrated plan across business, product, technology, operations and risk.

The role emphasizes senior‑level stakeholder management, cost and risk oversight, benefits tracking and governance, with autonomy within strategic objectives. Experience with complex cross‑functional initiatives and hybrid delivery methods is highly valued.