Remote Director, AI Program Management - OS & Data Systems

Lincoln Motor Company; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is building a new capability at the center of our enterprise AI strategy. We are seeking a Director, AI Program Management, OS, System & Data to lead governance, portfolio delivery, and value realization across enterprise AI bets.

The role requires running enterprise-scale PMO functions, setting stage-gate criteria, and ensuring alignment among legal, HR, Finance, Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders. Salary is determined by experience and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in program governance, PMO leadership, or portfolio execution at enterprise scale.
• Experience setting stage-gate criteria, delivery standards, or governance frameworks across multiple programs.
• Experience running cross-functional councils or steering committees with legal, HR, Finance and technical stakeholders.
• Track record of building or running an operating cadence with recurring reviews and executive filings.
• Experience diagnosing at-risk programs and driving path-to-green recovery.
• Experience partnering with Finance on benefits realization or value validation.
• Strong executive presence and ability to hold sponsors and leadership accountable.

Responsibilities

• Own AI Big Bet governance standards, stage-gate criteria, delivery expectations, value realization requirements, and coaching that drive progress, rigor, and consistency in the portfolio.
• Run the Agentic AI Business and Technology Councils, aligning on decisions across functions.
• Own the operating rhythm for the AI Portfolio — forums, owners, review calendar, and CEO/Board/ELT filings.
• Own execution oversight of Enterprise and Functional AI Bets to ensure programs achieve outcomes.
• Manage cross-bet dependencies and remove delivery blockers; intervene when needed.
• Maintain path-to-green recovery plans when performance or value targets are at risk.
• Co-own Finance validation standards and drive benefits realization with Finance.
• Drive corrective action when value or delivery commitments are not met, escalating as needed.

Skills

Governance

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Stage-gate criteria

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ford is building a new capability at the center of our enterprise AI strategy. We are seeking a Director, AI Program Management, OS, System & Data to lead governance, portfolio delivery, and value realization across enterprise AI bets.

The role requires running enterprise-scale PMO functions, setting stage-gate criteria, and ensuring alignment among legal, HR, Finance, Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders. Salary is determined by experience and scope.