Program Manager- W2 only

Steneral Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Steneral Consulting in Austin, TX, is seeking an AI Program Manager to guide the cross-functional portfolio of AI initiatives within TxDOT ITD. This onsite role requires strong PM skills, cloud expertise, and stakeholder leadership to translate business needs into actionable AI programs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in technical program delivery, PMP/Agile knowledge, and experience with AWS/Azure/Google products such as Copilot, Bedrock, SageMaker, Foundry, Gemini and UiPath.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program delivery or closely related areas.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Experience with AI initiatives, governance, and risk evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cross-sectional portfolio of AI initiatives driving adoption into TxDOT operations.
• Collaborate with ITD teams and external partners to understand business needs and ensure user adoption.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve organizational efficiency with AI technologies while maintaining governance.
• Lead cross-functional TxDOT ITD teams to achieve project goals and ensure quality outcomes.
• Generate regular reports on program areas, milestones, and deliverables.

Skills

AWS/Azure/Google cloud

PMP

Agile

Copilot

SageMaker

UiPath

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management or computer science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SageMaker

Foundry

Bedrock

Gemini

UiPath

Copilot

Job description

Program Manager

LOCATION: 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744 - ONSITE

• AI Program Manager - We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Artificial Intelligence Program Manager to support AI initiatives and inform executive strategy for this high-profile program area. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical knowledge, project and program management skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to effectively introduce changes to business users. They will also possess a keen strategic understanding of the application of this technology to meet business needs. Program Management: Oversee the cross-sectional portfolio of initiatives driving AI adoption into operational areas at TxDOT
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with ITD teams and external partners to understand business needs, focusing on the customer to ensure their understanding of the implementation and usage of solutions
• Program Strategy: Support ITD teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance organizational efficiency with AI technologies while ensuring effective governance and risk evaluation
• Team Leadership: Foster cross-team collaboration for TxDOT ITD specialists (such as Applications, Infrastructure, Change Management, etc.), providing guidance and support to achieve project and organizational goals
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on program areas, projects and initiatives, highlighting key milestones and deliverables.

Required Skills

PMP, Knowledge of AWS/Azure/Google products including Copilot, Bedrock, SageMaker, Foundry, Gemini and UiPath

Minimum Requirements

Level 3: 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program delivery
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of AWS/Azure/Google products including Copilot, Bedrock, SageMaker, Foundry, Gemini and UiPath
• Project Management: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile)
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy