Program Manager - AI & Cloud

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 117,096 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive AI initiatives and oversee the implementation of chatbot front ends while collaborating with engineering and product teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cloud and AI environments, strong stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts. This role offers a contract position with a focus on innovative solutions enhancing customer experience over a remote working setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager in cloud/AI environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Ability to manage complex programs during transformation and BAU phases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery for AI initiatives and develop applications.
• Oversee implementation of LLM-powered chatbot front ends.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams for integration.
• Manage cross-functional teams and communicate progress.

Skills

Technical Program Management in cloud/AI environments

Understanding AI/ML concepts

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Technical Program Manager - AI Initiatives & Platform Modernization

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Contract: 6 Months (Possible Extension)

Rate: $85-$90/hour

Overview:

A leading financial services organization is advancing its AI transformation strategy while completing a major multi‑year modernization program. The organization is transitioning from a large‑scale platform uplift into a business‑as‑usual phase, rolling out new features and closing out legacy systems. This is an exciting time to join as they integrate AI capabilities into core platforms and deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive delivery for AI initiatives, including building wrappers around Anthropic's cloud model and developing Google‑based applications.
• Oversee implementation of LLM‑powered chatbot front ends and mobile app integration as part of the 2025 roadmap.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure seamless integration of new features on modernized platforms.
• Manage cross‑functional teams and communicate progress through data storytelling and executive updates.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager in cloud/AI environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Ability to manage complex programs during transformation and BAU phases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking