Global AI Programs Director & Strategy Lead

Cytel; Cheyenne (WY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cytel is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and effective governance across programs.

The role requires strong program management and deep AI knowledge, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, and coordinating global cross-functional teams and external partners. Mature leadership and communication skills are essential for executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of project or program management experience, including leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic programs involving technology or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI concepts.
• Proven experience managing executive stakeholders and external vendors.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• PhD Education.

Aufgaben

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic AI initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Establish governance frameworks and reporting processes for AI programs.
• Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall program performance.
• Coordinate all AI-related activities and strategic initiatives.
• Prioritize projects based on business needs, resource availability, and expected impact.
• Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and corporate objectives.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
• Coordinate AI competitive intelligence and battleground activities.
• Manage cross-functional teams involved in evaluating emerging AI technologies and market developments.
• Support decision-making through structured program oversight and reporting.
• Manage relationships with AI technology vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract management, performance reviews, and delivery governance.
• Ensure external partners meet agreed objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary program management lead across business, scientific, technology, and operational teams.
• Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive collaboration and alignment among senior leaders and project teams.
• Prepare presentations, status reports, and business cases for leadership review.
• Implement program management with best practices and standards.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness and ROI.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery timelines or business outcomes.
• Promote continuous improvement in AI project execution and governance.
• Bachelors/PhD degrees are listed; PMP/PgMP or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Kenntnisse

Program management

AI concepts

Executive stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business/technology/engineering/data science or related field

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Cytel is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and effective governance across programs.

The role requires strong program management and deep AI knowledge, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, and coordinating global cross-functional teams and external partners. Mature leadership and communication skills are essential for executive-level stakeholder engagement.