Senior AI Programs Manager, Regulated Health Tech

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced AI Program Manager to lead complex, AI-driven digital initiatives across global teams, from ideation to deployment, with strong governance for regulated medical-device software.

You will partner with engineering, data science, regulatory, clinical, and quality groups to deliver scalable, cloud-first AI solutions, manage risks, and ensure timely regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software and digital product development, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-first and AI-powered products in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, data pipelines, edge computing, and medical device connectivity.
• Hands-on experience managing programs aligned to an AI Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC).
• Experience with subscription and recurring revenue models and AI-enabled SaaS offerings.
• Strong leadership across global teams including engineering, data science, clinical, and regulatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of complex AI-driven digital programs across global, cross-functional teams.
• Drive AI Development Lifecycle execution from concept ideation to deployment and monitoring.
• Lead tollgate execution for NPI, requisition, and sustaining programs with regulatory alignment.
• Oversee delivery of AI-enabled initiatives including PoCs, platform releases, cloud/edge deployments.
• Champion Generative AI tools across the development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization readiness.
• Collaborate with regulatory, quality, and third-party vendors to deliver compliant AI solutions.
• Define and improve AI-inclusive execution methodologies and agile practices across digital programs.
• Identify and manage AI-specific risks including data quality, bias, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders clearly.
• Apply data-driven insights to drive scalable, customer-focused AI solutions.

Skills

AI Development Lifecycle

cloud computing

MLOps

data pipelines

algorithm development

Generative AI

program management

software development

digital product development

regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

AI lifecycle tooling

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced AI Program Manager to lead complex, AI-driven digital initiatives across global teams, from ideation to deployment, with strong governance for regulated medical-device software.

You will partner with engineering, data science, regulatory, clinical, and quality groups to deliver scalable, cloud-first AI solutions, manage risks, and ensure timely regulatory readiness.