Senior Global AI Programs Lead

Penguin Computing; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead our Global & Strategic Accounts PMO presence in the US. This senior IC will deliver complex enterprise and sovereign AI programs, ensuring cross-functional alignment and high-quality delivery.

The role requires strong program leadership, executive communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment with hybrid work in Durham, NC or remote on the US East Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex, customer-facing technology programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise programs across the full lifecycle.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery and execution of enterprise and sovereign AI programs, ensuring alignment across design, build, deployment, and operations.
• Develop and manage program plans, governance, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
• Serve as the primary program lead for strategic customers, translating requirements into executable plans and SOWs in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Drive program performance by managing risks, protecting revenue and customer outcomes, and tracking KPI-driven results
• Support growth by enabling scalable delivery and partnering with leadership on proposals and go-to-market efforts
• Develop market insight across the AI ecosystem, including infrastructure, regulatory landscape, and sovereign data requirements
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across global teams while serving as the Voice of the Customer to drive alignment and resolve escalations
• Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships, including customer executives and government partners, to ensure program success
• Execute within GSAT PMO standards, managing cross-program dependencies and portfolio coordination
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, frameworks, and best practices

Skills

Program leadership

Risk management

Executive communication

Independent working

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Business/related

Job description

Penguin Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead our Global & Strategic Accounts PMO presence in the US. This senior IC will deliver complex enterprise and sovereign AI programs, ensuring cross-functional alignment and high-quality delivery.

The role requires strong program leadership, executive communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment with hybrid work in Durham, NC or remote on the US East Coast.