Senior AI Programs Leader | Delivery & Partnerships

Ladders; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Access to cutting-edge AI technology

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead AI/ML initiatives and drive integrated execution across engineering and product teams in Hempstead, NY. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and delivery discipline from development through launch readiness.

You will oversee external vendors, multi-party integrations, and operational transitions to ensure successful adoption and scale of AI projects. Strong communication to executives is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 and deployment lifecycles.
• Proven ability to manage external technology vendors and multi-vendor integration programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations.
• 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.
• Define program governance processes and ensure accountability for delivery standards.
• Coordinate technical readiness requirements for production and launch decisions.
• Manage vendor and partner delivery, ensuring technical standards are met.
• Oversee knowledge transfer and operational transitions to internal teams.
• Drive collaboration with engineering leaders to assess risks and dependencies.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Program management

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead AI/ML initiatives and drive integrated execution across engineering and product teams in Hempstead, NY. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and delivery discipline from development through launch readiness.

You will oversee external vendors, multi-party integrations, and operational transitions to ensure successful adoption and scale of AI projects. Strong communication to executives is essential.