Senior AI Program Manager – Global Delivery & Readiness

Ladders; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Professional development

Flexible work

AI technology access

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ladders in San Diego seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive complex AI/ML programs, ensure production readiness, and coordinate launches across engineering, product, and external vendors.

You will partner with globally distributed teams, establish governance, manage dependencies, and deliver executive updates on progress and risk.

Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $350,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of technical program management experience, particularly in AI/ML solutions.
• Experience leading large-scale technical programs with accountability for product launches and operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML development lifecycles and production release requirements.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and multi-vendor integration programs.
• Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations and updates.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated program execution across AI product management and engineering teams.
• Develop comprehensive program plans and delivery schedules for AI initiatives.
• Establish governance processes and accountability standards for program delivery.
• Coordinate technical readiness requirements for production and launch decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Oversee knowledge transfer and operational transitions from partners to internal teams.
• Drive collaboration among engineering leaders and product managers to address delivery risks.

Skills

AI/ML programs

Technical PM

Executive comms

Vendor mgmt

Global teams

Production readiness

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Advanced degree

Job description

Ladders in San Diego seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive complex AI/ML programs, ensure production readiness, and coordinate launches across engineering, product, and external vendors.

You will partner with globally distributed teams, establish governance, manage dependencies, and deliver executive updates on progress and risk.

Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $350,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.