Sr. Product Program Manager

ektello; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401k options

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Product Program Manager, AI. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT program management experience, with a focus on AI projects and SaaS Cloud implementations. This position is hybrid, requiring on-site work Monday to Thursday, and offers benefits including PTO, medical, and 401k options. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of AI in business.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years of experience in IT program management, focusing on SaaS Cloud implementations.
• Proven success in leading large-scale, complex AI projects.
• Demonstrated growth mindset through continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Proficiency in project management tools

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Agile practices

AI understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Job description

Product Program Manager, AI

ektello is partnering with a Toy and Entertainment company to find a Product Program Manager, AI to join our team. This is a hybrid, W2 contract (no sponsorship or c2c) that includes PTO, and we offer medical and 401k benefit options. This team is on-site Monday-Thursday in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL).
• 10 - 15+ years of experience in IT program management, with a focus on SaaS Cloud implementations.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Familiar with Jira and Jira Align and Agile Practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to AI systems.
• Proven success in leading large-scale, complex AI projects, AI implementation.
• Experience in building and scaling platforms and capabilities leveraging Generative and Agentic AI for Enterprises.
• Significant understanding of use of AI in business domain including ML fundamentals and familiarity with algorithm work.
• Proven leadership experience of developing products in a multidisciplinary cross‑functional environment.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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