Senior AI-Driven Enterprise Program Leader (Hybrid)

Zensar Technologies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) to lead large-scale enterprise technology programs and strategic initiatives. You will bridge business and technology, drive organizational change, and steer AI-enabled solutions across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI, SDLC delivery, Agile methods, and digital transformation, with a track record of executive-level workshops and successful adoption.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years leading large-scale technology programs in enterprise environments.
• Proven cross-functional leadership across SDLC and modern software practices.
• Experience with AI-driven, ML, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Governance, portfolio/risk management, and stakeholder engagement expertise.
• Executive presence with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong consultative and strategic thinking with business focus.
• Experience facilitating workshops and discovery sessions.
• Proven success driving organizational change and user adoption.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise programs and strategic technology initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership and stakeholders on technology strategy and transformation.
• Drive SDLC execution across requirements, architecture, development, testing, release, deployment, and adoption.
• Partner with business and tech leaders to align objectives with goals and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate executive workshops, strategy sessions, and cross-functional planning.
• Communicate with senior leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders with strong executive presence.
• Develop and execute change management and adoption strategies for new processes and tech.
• Navigate organizational politics and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Identify risks and dependencies and drive alignment to mitigate challenges.
• Lead Agile delivery across multiple teams using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or enterprise frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, Security, and Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Provide governance and status reporting to executives.

Skills

Technical Program Management

AI / Generative AI Expertise

SDLC Management

Executive Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Workshop Facilitation

Change Management

Organizational Influence

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Leadership

Digital Transformation

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) to lead large-scale enterprise technology programs and strategic initiatives. You will bridge business and technology, drive organizational change, and steer AI-enabled solutions across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI, SDLC delivery, Agile methods, and digital transformation, with a track record of executive-level workshops and successful adoption.