Senior Technical Program Manager – AI & Data Analytics

Swoon; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon in the Bay Area seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager – AI & Data Analytics to lead enterprise AI, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives, partnering with executive leadership to align investments with business goals and governance frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience managing complex technology portfolios and driving cross-functional programs across technology and data management teams. Hybrid work arrangement in CA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing large-scale enterprise technology programs.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and align diverse teams.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio of enterprise AI, ML, and data analytics programs.
• Oversee intake, demand management, prioritization, and portfolio planning.
• Establish governance, metrics, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with business, technology, and data teams to drive AI adoption.
• Manage budgets, resources, timelines, risks.
• Communicate with executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

AI & ML understanding

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Planisware

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager – AI & Data Analytics

Location: Oakland / San Ramon, CA (Hybrid – 2–3 Days Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $129,000–$207,000 annually (Expected hiring range: $129,000–$168,000)

Industry: Energy & Utilities

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager – AI & Data Analytics to join a leading energy and utilities organization in the Bay Area.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead enterprise-wide artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex technology portfolios, overseeing AI investments, establishing program governance, and partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of enterprise AI, machine learning, and data analytics programs.
• Manage enterprise AI initiative intake, demand management, project prioritization, and portfolio planning.
• Establish program governance frameworks, delivery oversight, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional business, technology, and data management teams to drive AI adoption and enterprise transformation.
• Oversee program budgets, resource allocation, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure AI investments align with corporate strategy, responsible AI principles, and measurable business objectives.
• Track program milestones, KPIs, financial performance, and overall portfolio health.
• Lead stakeholder communications, executive presentations, and strategic planning discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement across technology program delivery and governance processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology program or project management, managing large-scale, complex enterprise initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and emerging digital technologies.
• Proven experience managing enterprise technology programs, budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with program governance, risk management, executive reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment across business and technical teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years managing AI/ML or enterprise data analytics projects.
• 5+ years in demand management, including enterprise intake, portfolio evaluation, and project prioritization.
• Experience using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, particularly Planisware.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting enterprise AI adoption, digital transformation, or large-scale data modernization initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent, direct-hire position with a leading energy organization.
• Competitive salary with eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation.
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility enterprise AI and data analytics transformation programs.
• Collaborate directly with executive leadership and cross-functional technology teams.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Oakland or San Ramon, CA.