Head of AI Programs & Strategic Delivery

Cytel; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, governance, and vendor management across a global organization. The role demands strong program leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent stakeholder communication to align AI programs with business goals.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional delivery, establish governance, and lead cross-team collaboration with external partners and advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 AI 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.
• 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.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

AI concepts

Organizational skills

Education

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

PhD Education

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Director, AI Program Management to oversee a portfolio of AI initiatives, governance, and vendor management across a global organization. The role demands strong program leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent stakeholder communication to align AI programs with business goals.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional delivery, establish governance, and lead cross-team collaboration with external partners and advisors as needed.