AI Program/Project Manager-AI/ML Solutions

Cotiviti; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Remote work

Job summary

Cotiviti is seeking an AI Program/Project Manager to drive development and deployment of AI/ML solutions, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact products.

You will align data engineering, AI, and business teams, manage roadmaps and backlogs, and communicate progress to leadership while ensuring production deployment and ongoing model performance monitoring across time zones.

Qualifications

• Data-driven program/PM with concise requirements and clear success criteria.
• Strong understanding of data engineering and AI/ML lifecycles and data platform ecosystems.
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI/ML vision, scope, dependencies and risks.
• Partner with Engineering to develop and maintain the solution roadmap and backlog.
• Lead delivery of AI/ML solutions ensuring timelines, scope, and quality.

Skills

Data-driven

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML lifecycle

Data engineering

Communication skills

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Overview

As an AI Program/Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and deployment of innovative AI/ML solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI/ML products. You are data driven and influence our business strategy and technical priorities with that vision. This role will drive alignment between data engineering, AI, and business teams, ensuring successful execution of our data and gen AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the AI/ML solution vision, scope, dependencies and risks.
• Partner with Engineering to develop and maintain the solution roadmap, prioritized backlog, and clear deliverables aligned with project objectives and key results.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality AI/ML solutions, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards to deliver impactful solutions.
• Own and prioritize the AI/ML solution roadmap to deliver high-value MVPs quickly.
• Lead efforts to gather and communicate progress, metrics and key results to leadership, executive team, internal partners and other stakeholders via presentations and reporting.
• Represent the program and team, effectively communicating with executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deeply understand their needs and challenges, translating them into clear problem statements and objectives.
• Work with R&D and Operations to identify business problems, evaluate the potential of AI/ML solutions, and assess associated risks and benefits.
• Partner with Operations to ensure seamless deployment of models into production environments and provide ongoing support for model performance monitoring and optimization.
• Work with other data science teams to share best practices, collaborate on projects, and support broader data science initiatives across the organization.
• Drive data-driven decision-making, utilizing data analytics to optimize program performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of technical product/program management experience with 4+ years delivering data product solutions within an AI/ML solutions portfolio preferably in a healthcare domain.
• Data driven program manager with skills in product requirements that are concise, with clear, measurable success criteria.
• Strong understanding of data engineering and AI/ML project lifecycles and data platform ecosystems (Databricks experience a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, ability to make informed trade-offs, and a data-driven approach to planning and execution.
• Experience in translating complex technical concepts into clear and understandable language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Driven and energetic, with a strong foundation in data engineering and and product strategy.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results.
• Collaborative and curious with a passion for driving value through AI/ML and data-driven solutions.
• Results-oriented, measuring success by the value delivered, not the hours worked.
• Proficiency in all required skills and competencies above.

Cognitive/Mental Requirements:

• Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture that unites all facets of product development.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong sense of urgency.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Flexibility to work effectively with diverse teams across different time zones and geographical locations.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Base compensation ranges from $100,000 to $140,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Date of posting: 9/10/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 11/10/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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