Expert Program Manager

Thecorporate; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thecorporate is seeking an Expert Program Manager to lead a portfolio of enterprise data, analytics, and AI programs from Oakland HQ. This hybrid role blends strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, guiding cross-functional teams 2–3 days per week based on business needs.

You will drive governance, reporting, and risk management across high-impact AI initiatives, ensuring value realization and alignment with corporate strategy while managing budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field required.
• 8+ years in technology programs and project management.
• Experience leading AI projects and SAFe Lean Portfolio Management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as intake and orchestration lead for AI initiatives aligned to strategy.
• Provide governance, delivery oversight, and executive reporting for AI programs.
• Collaborate with business, technology and data teams to enable transformation.
• Manage program budgets and ensure projects stay within allocated funds.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans proactively.
• Lead cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication across departments.
• Regularly update stakeholders on progress, changes, and issues.
• Track milestones and ensure objectives are met with desired outcomes.
• Ensure teams have necessary resources for timely execution.
• Maintain project documentation and governance for audit readiness.

Skills

AI portfolio leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget & resources

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Planisware

Job description

SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

Job Title: Program Manager, Expert

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: Permanente

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and our Oakland Headquarters or San Ramon Valley Conference Center 2-3 days per week based on business need.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Expert Program Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of Enterprise data, analytics and artificial intelligence portfolio. This expert role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. Adept in managing stakeholder expectations, foster seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise intake and orchestration lead for AI initiatives, ensuring investments are aligned to corporate strategy, value realization, and responsible AI principles.
• Lead a portfolio of high-impact data, analytics, and AI programs, providing program governance, delivery oversight, and executive-level reporting.
• Enable enterprise data and AI transformation by collaborating with business, technology, and data management teams to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget.
• Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible.
• Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

Skills

• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and data analytics digital trends.
• Has led large scale complex programs to successful completion
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
• Passionate and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience in technology programs and project management

Desired

• 5+ years of experience in managing AI projects
• 5+ years of experience in demand management
• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
• PMP from PMI
• SAFe Agilist
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

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