Project Manager

KTek Resourcing; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KTek Resourcing is seeking a Senior Program Management and Chief of Staff professional to drive AI-led technology transformation programs and support senior technology leadership. You will oversee large-scale delivery, align cross-functional teams, and maintain governance across engineering, data, risk, and business units.

In this role, you’ll partner with CIO/CTO-level leaders, translate strategy into executable plans, and ensure programs meet regulatory, risk, and audit requirements while

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Program Management, Technology Transformation, or Chief of Staff roles.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional technology programs in regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of modern SDLC and AI-led engineering models.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with Agile / SAFe / DevOps delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI-led engineering practices across development, testing, and CI/CD.
• Establish program governance, metrics, and executive reporting.
• Act as Chief of Staff to senior technology leaders—turning strategy into execution.
• Prepare executive updates, memos, and dashboards.
• Coordinate across engineering, data, AI, business, risk, and vendor partners.
• Ensure delivery meets banking risk, compliance, and audit requirements.

Job description

Senior Program Management & Chief of Staff professional to drive AI‑led technology transformation programs and support senior technology leadership. This role combines large‑scale program execution, executive enablement, and modern engineering governance, with a strong focus on AI‑assisted delivery and outcomes.

The role acts as a strategic connector across engineering, business, risk, and leadership—ensuring priorities are executed with discipline, transparency, and speed.

What You’ll Do

• Drive adoption of AI‑led engineering practices (GenAI‑assisted development, testing, automation, CI/CD optimization)
• Establish strong program governance, metrics, and executive reporting
• Act as Chief of Staff to senior technology leaders—turning strategy into execution
• Prepare executive and board‑level updates, decision memos, and dashboards
• Coordinate across engineering, data, AI, business, risk, and vendor partners
• Ensure delivery meets banking risk, compliance, and audit requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years in Program Management, Technology Transformation, or Chief of Staff roles
• Proven experience leading large, cross‑functional technology programs in regulated environments
• Solid understanding of modern SDLC and AI‑led engineering models
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with Agile / SAFe / DevOps delivery teams

Nice to Have

• Direct support experience for CIO, CTO, or Head of Engineering
• Exposure to GenAI, intelligent automation, or AI governance frameworks
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Cloud, or AI‑related certifications

Success Looks Like

• Predictable delivery of strategic, AI‑enabled initiatives
• Improved engineering productivity, quality, and time‑to‑market
• Clear executive visibility, strong governance, and low delivery risk