Director, AI Program Management - OS & Data Systems

Lincoln Motor Company; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Family benefits

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Ford is building a new capability at the center of our enterprise AI strategy. We are looking for a Director, AI Program Management, OS, System & Data to lead governance, stage-gate criteria, and value realization across the portfolio.

This leadership role requires 8+ years in PMO or governance and a track record of delivering at enterprise scale. You will run cross-functional councils and own the operating rhythm for AI Bets, with executive accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of program governance, PMO leadership, or portfolio execution experience at enterprise scale.
• Experience setting stage-gate criteria, delivery standards, or governance frameworks adopted across multiple programs.
• Experience running cross-functional councils or steering committees with legal, HR, finance and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own AI Big Bet governance standards, stage-gate criteria, delivery expectations, value realization requirements, and coaching that drive progress and rigor in the portfolio.
• Run the Agentic AI Business and Technology Councils, aligning across functions to drive decisions.
• Own the operating rhythm for the AI Portfolio—including forums, owners, review calendar, and executive filings.
• Own execution oversight of Enterprise and Functional AI Bets to ensure programs hit committed outcomes.
• Manage cross-bet dependencies and remove barriers to delivery, stepping in when blockers exceed a single bet owner.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ford is building a new capability at the center of our enterprise AI strategy. We are looking for a Director, AI Program Management, OS, System & Data to lead governance, stage-gate criteria, and value realization across the portfolio.

This leadership role requires 8+ years in PMO or governance and a track record of delivering at enterprise scale. You will run cross-functional councils and own the operating rhythm for AI Bets, with executive accountability.