Senior Program Manager – AI & Digital Transformation

Coforge; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cidentity Coforge in Princeton, NJ seeks a hands-on Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale AI, data, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. You will manage complex technology programs, drive execution, and partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of program management experience, strong leadership of global teams, and deep expertise in Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery within financial

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program management experience.
• Experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs.
• Proven ability to manage global, cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in Agile, SAFe, and Hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Data, AI, Architecture, and Business functions.
• Drive AI and Digital Transformation initiatives, aligning with business objectives.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources, dependencies, and program financials.
• Establish governance, executive reporting, and KPI tracking for delivery.
• Partner with senior client and business stakeholders to drive adoption and value realization.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

AI & digital transformation

Job description

Location: Princeton, NJ

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale AI, Data, Cloud, and Digital Transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex technology programs, driving execution, and partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Data, AI, Architecture, and Business functions.
• Drive AI and Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resource planning, dependencies, and program financials.
• Establish program governance, executive reporting, and KPI tracking to ensure successful delivery.
• Partner with senior client and business stakeholders to drive adoption and value realization.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of Program Management experience with proven delivery ownership.
• Strong hands-on experience managing large-scale technology transformation programs.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams in IT Services, Consulting, or Digital Engineering environments.
• Deep expertise in Agile, SAFe, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred AI Experience

• Experience delivering Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Intelligent Automation programs.
• Exposure to LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar AI platforms.
• Ability to translate AI innovations into real business outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Financial Services (Banking, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Payments, or Insurance).
• Experience leading core modernization, digital banking, customer experience, data, regulatory, or AI transformation programs.

Key Skills

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on delivery leader who can operate strategically with executives while remaining closely involved in execution, driving successful AI and Digital Transformation programs within Financial Services organizations.