Program Manager - AI and Automation

MARVEL Infotech Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Program Manager to manage AI and Automation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform. This role requires leadership in overseeing project delivery, driving governance standards, and ensuring successful stakeholder collaboration. Remote work with some travel to Houston is expected.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in program or portfolio management.
• Experience leading large-scale technology and organizational change programs.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, and low-code/no-code platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program governance and project delivery.
• Develop dashboards for real-time visibility into project status.
• Coordinate between business, product, and IT stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to PMO best practices.
• Identify risks early and facilitate resolutions.
• Partner with change management leads for user adoption.
• Communicate program progress in executive meetings.
• Engage in shaping AI and automation strategy.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Change management

AI and Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Location: Remote with periodic Travel to Houston and other possible locations every other month for a few days

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Program Manager to lead and manage client’s expanding portfolio of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation projects and initiatives. This strategic role requires a proven leader who can bring structure, transparency, and momentum to a fast-moving program landscape, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, high‑quality execution, and measurable outcomes.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with visibility at the executive level. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management discipline, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to deliver with minimal oversight.

If you are a driven, organized, and strategic program leader who can proactively solve problems, own outcomes, and confidently represent initiatives at the highest levels, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AI & Automation Program Portfolio – Oversee program governance, project delivery, and overall health of initiatives across the organization.
• Drive Portfolio Transparency – Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide real‑time visibility into project status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Serve as the central point of coordination between business, product, and IT stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Enforce Governance Standards – Ensure adherence to PMO best practices, enterprise frameworks, and change management processes.
• Anticipate and Resolve Issues – Identify risks and bottlenecks early, facilitate resolutions, and maintain momentum across projects.
• Support Change and Adoption – Partner with change management leads to ensure successful deployment and user adoption of solutions moving into production.
• Represent the Portfolio – Communicate program progress and strategic alignment with confidence in executive forums and cross‑functional meetings.
• Participate in AI Strategy – Engage actively in the enterprise AI Committee and contribute to shaping AI and automation strategy.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in program or portfolio management, preferably within digital transformation or enterprise technology environments.
• Experience leading large‑scale programs with a mix of technology, process, and organizational change components.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, and low‑code/no‑code platforms; experience with Microsoft Power Platform is required.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with program/project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.

Must Have

• PMP
• Microsoft Power Platform experience needed
• AI and Automation experience needed.