Program Manager, Expert Project / Program Management

Finezi Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finezi Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior IT/AI Program Manager to lead enterprise AI initiatives from Oakland or remote offices, with a hybrid setup requiring 2-3 days in the Oakland Headquarters or San Ramon Valley Conference Center per week based on business needs.

Work within the PG&E Service Territory. The role collaborates with business, technology, and data teams to drive AI transformation, manage budgets, and provide executive reporting while ensuring governance and proactive risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience in technology programs and project management
• 5+ years of experience in managing AI projects
• 5+ years of experience in demand management
• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise intake and orchestration lead for AI initiatives, aligning investments with strategy, value realization, and responsible AI principles.
• Lead a portfolio of data, analytics, and AI programs, providing program governance, delivery oversight, and executive-level reporting.
• Enable enterprise data and AI transformation by collaborating with business, technology, and data management teams to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget.
• Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible.
• Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

Skills

AI program leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Planisware

Job description

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and our Oakland Headquarters or San Ramon Valley Conference Center 2-3 days per week based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise intake and orchestration lead for AI initiatives, ensuring investments are aligned to corporate strategy, value realization, and responsible AI principles.
• Lead a portfolio of high-impact data, analytics, and AI programs, providing program governance, delivery oversight, and executive-level reporting.
• Enable enterprise data and AI transformation by collaborating with business, technology, and data management teams to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget.
• Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible.
• Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and data analytics digital trends.
• Has led large scale complex programs to successful completion
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
• Passionate and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience in technology programs and project management
• 5+ years of experience in managing AI projects
• 5+ years of experience in demand management
• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware