AI Programs Lead - Senior Program Manager (Hybrid NJ)

AIT Global Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Global Inc. in Iselin, NJ, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the AI Initiatives program within the ETI PMO.

You will own end-to-end delivery, coordinate multiple AI projects, and provide leadership with clear, outcome-focused visibility into progress, risks, and value. You will mentor a team of project managers, establish governance, manage budget and staffing, and ensure executive-ready reporting.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of program or project management experience.
• Experience directing or mentoring other project managers.
• Experience managing AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and status reporting for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with portfolio management tools like Smartsheet or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the AI Initiatives program, integrating roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies.
• Direct and mentor a team of project managers, setting delivery standards and reviewing status and risks.
• Establish and run program governance, including steering committee cadence and lifecycle processes.
• Identify and resolve cross-project dependencies, resource conflicts, and technical risks.
• Own executive-ready reporting for the program, including weekly updates and portfolio readouts.
• Track program budget, resource allocation, and cost and value outcomes across all AI initiatives.
• Maintain program records in Smartsheet or equivalent tooling, keeping RAID logs current.
• Serve as liaison between project teams, business stakeholders, and technical leadership.
• Champion consistent PM practices and governance across the program.
• Support workforce and capacity planning and onboarding for the program.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

AI/ML programs

Executive communication

Budget & resources

Portfolio tools (Smartsheet/MS Project

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

AIT Global Inc. in Iselin, NJ, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the AI Initiatives program within the ETI PMO.

You will own end-to-end delivery, coordinate multiple AI projects, and provide leadership with clear, outcome-focused visibility into progress, risks, and value. You will mentor a team of project managers, establish governance, manage budget and staffing, and ensure executive-ready reporting.