Global Director, AI Programs & Strategy

Cytel; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, ensuring planning, governance, and stakeholder alignment across global programs.

You will drive cross-functional delivery and progressively coordinate activities currently supported by external advisors and partners. The role requires exceptional communication, planning, and organizational skills to lead AI initiatives, battleground activities, vendor relationships, and executive reporting, with a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management experience, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI concepts.
• Proven experience coordinating programs with external advisors and vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic AI initiatives across the organization.
• Establish governance frameworks and reporting processes for AI programs.
• Coordinate AI battleground activities and competitive intelligence.
• Manage relationships with AI technology vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and prepare business cases.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

PhD

Job description

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, ensuring planning, governance, and stakeholder alignment across global programs.

You will drive cross-functional delivery and progressively coordinate activities currently supported by external advisors and partners. The role requires exceptional communication, planning, and organizational skills to lead AI initiatives, battleground activities, vendor relationships, and executive reporting, with a